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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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How to Grow and Care for Creeping Phlox

Both are such similar plants that they are often confused. If I really had to choose between the two, I’d say P. subulata might just...

Planting, Care, and Harvest Guide

Sharing is caring! Yardlong beans — also called asparagus beans — are one of the easiest and most productive vegetables for hot summer gardens. Despite...

Causes, Prevention, and What to Do with Split Tomatoes

Sharing is caring! Few things are more disappointing than walking into the garden to pick a perfect, ripe tomato only to discover a deep crack...
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