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How to Revive a Christmas Cactus – Even If It Looks Dead

That sad, shriveled, brown Christmas cactus on the windowsill isn’t necessarily headed for the compost bin. These plants are tough little survivors – many...

Leave the Logs! Building a ‘Dead Hedge’ Boosts Biodiversity

We’ve already told you to stop raking leaves in the fall. Neglecting this traditional chore helps pollinators, native insects, frogs, and more to...

Lucinda’s garden welcomes Day of the Dead

October 22, 2025 An invitation to visit Lucinda Hutson‘s purple casita is always a happy occasion. Both Lucinda and her garden are welcoming, colorful, and...

Building a Dead Hedge: Healing the Land and Creating a Living Barrier

Many of you might recall the ongoing saga with our neighbors—the ones who hired (and I use that term loosely) a so-called logger to...

Moth Orchids With Damaged Crowns Are Not Necessarily Dead

Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. Do you have a moth orchid that has a damaged crown?...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...
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