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Waterwise Austin garden alight with grasses

February 11, 2026 Last November, landscape architect Curt Arnette and I visited another of his Site Design landscapes. Located in southwest Austin, this garden features...

Homemade Kvass: Ancient Fermentation | Chelsea Green

Looking to add another recipe to your fermenting repertoire? Try your hand at Kvass. Bonus: it is the perfect entry-level project. Kvass is...

21 of the Best Azalea Varieties for Your Garden

12. Cascade A true showstopper, in early spring ‘Cascade’ is covered with clouds of ruffled, snow white flowers that are lightly accented with chartreuse to...

Prep Your Roses for Summer Blooms: Expert Tips from Rosarians

Babies, it's still cold outside, but we're not far off the point where our gardens wake up in earnest – along with our beloved...

A Love Letter to Sanguisorbas

I came to gardening, as many of us do, not necessarily out of a love of the natural world but because of a fascination...

How to Plan Your First Foray into Seed Saving

Embracing the tradition of saving seeds is a powerful practice for both home gardeners and seasoned horticulturists alike. This vital process not only helps...

I Had Dinner With Over 100 Strangers. Here’s What I Learned

Meetup apps are springing up left and right, promising you friendship in a time when many people struggle to build new connections. After attending...

Your Birth Month Butterfly – and the Meaning Behind Each One

Is there anything better than forging a connection with the natural world? As gardeners, we tend to find meaning in our birth flowers –...

7 Birds to Watch Out for as They Return to Gardens in February

February is a bit of a ‘bridge’ month in the birding world. In many parts of the US, it’s still firmly coat-and-scarf weather, but...

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8 Easy Vegetables to Grow for a Huge Harvest

Given the proper care and conditions, most vegetables are not difficult to grow. However, some are simpler than others. If you’re new to gardening...

Delicious Blackberry Bushes: A Guide to Proper Pruning

Discover the best time and techniques to prune blackberries for healthier plants, higher yields, and easier maintenance. Blackberry plants are perennials, so an established patch...