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Learn How to Grow ‘Angelina’ Sedum (Stonecrop)

Petroredum rock ‘Angelina’ Petroredum rock ‘Angelina’ is a succulent ground cover with colors that evolve as the seasons change. The fine, needle-like foliage is lime green...

A Texas garden inspired by La Louve in Provence

July 09, 2025 You never know when inspiration will spark in your brain and grab hold. For West Lake Hills gardener Sherry Smith, it happened...

Carla’s Garden in June – Fine Gardening

Hi GPODers! Carla Zambelli Mudry has been treating us to monthly updates on her marvelous...

Preserve the Beauty of the Garden with Cyanotype Sun Print Cards

Cyanotype is a historical method of making prints using the power of the sun. It’s a super fun craft to do on a sunny...

Turning Ground Cover Plants into Low-Growing Art

Ground cover plants are one of the most versatile greens to include in your garden. They can work wonderfully as lawn replacements, fill in...

How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Sunburn on Cactus Plants

Sunburn isn’t just a human problem. Even rugged, sun-loving cacti can suffer damage from too much light. While it’s tempting to assume that a plant...

Mason Jar Solar Lights

These Mason jar solar lights are a super easy, budget-friendly, and cute way to add some light and whimsy to your backyard nights. Using...

When To Plant Hydrangeas To Give Them A Strong Start

Hydrangeas have long been popular shrubs, revered for their large flower heads that give a decorative pop of color to the landscape or as...

Umeboshi: A Traditional Japanese Pickle to Make at Home

Umeboshi are traditional fermented Japanese pickles made from under-ripe ume—the fruit of Prunus mume, a Japanese apricot. Fermented in a syrupy brine, the firm,...

An Amaranth Love Affair | Chelsea Green Publishing

Our love affair with amaranth began long before the pseudo-grain became a trendy staple for gluten-free folk. The luscious leaves of this annual plant...

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The Best Way To Fertilize Cucumber Plants

Looking for the best way to fertilize and power up your cucumber plants to get them to produce more cucumbers this year? If you want...

The Most Important Gardening Lesson I’ve Learned (and Why I Finally Wrote This Book)

My first home was a blue bungalow in an emerging neighbourhood that nobody wanted. It was at the top of my budget, so I...

Super Cool Plants Episode 3: Plants We Covet

Plants We Covet Most The heart wants what it wants, but when it comes to...