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Expert Advice: 10 Tips from Old House Gardens for Planning a Spring Bulb Garden

In Chicago, where I grew up, tulips were pretty much the only thing that kept us going through the winter. You can survive snow,...

I’m on The Plantastic Podcast talking first jobs, blogging, Gardens of Texas

October 06, 2025 I’m honored to be on Dr. Jared Barnes’s The Plantastic Podcast this week for a wide-ranging conversation. Jared’s curiosity about how I...

Desert Gardens and Living Ocotillo Fences – Fouquieria splendens

I recently discovered a unique garden feature of the desert southwest – the ocotillo fence. The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is native to the desert...

GPOD on the Road: Susan’s Sampling of Sensational Front Gardens

Happy Friday, GPODers! It has been a little while since GPOD has hit the road,...

How to create carpets of colour, Cluny House Gardens, Scotland | Jack Wallington

One sunny afternoon in late-April, while working on a remote landscape design in Scotland, I took the opportunity to pop into Cluny House Garden...

Publishers Weekly picks Gardens of Texas

August 29, 2025 I’m excited to share that Publishers Weeklythe leading book industry magazine, gave Gardens of Texas a nice write-upspotlighting its “exquisite” photographs, “creative...

Bugs Misunderstood: Insects in Climate-Wise Gardens

It’s common to see all kinds of critters show themselves in the garden this time of year, some of them good, some bad. While...

The Rusted Garden Homestead (The Rusted Garden LLC) Giving Gardens Cha

100% of all donations given to The Rusted Garden Homestead (The Rusted Garden LLC) go directly to my 'Giving Gardens Charitable Fund' to be...

Memphis Fling gardens with a side of architecture

August 01, 2025 During the Memphis Fling garden tour in early June, I wasn’t expecting so much interesting architecture. From private homes to estate gardens...

Best Cantaloupe Varieties for Home Gardens

Sharing is caring! After more than 30 years of growing cantaloupes in raised beds, mounded rows, and even containers in Sonoma Valley, I’ve come to...

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An Early Look at Linda’s Spring Garden in Illinois

Happy Friday, GPODers! Early spring is a thrilling time in the garden. The first shoots...

Los Amigos Community Garden Brings Color to the Heart of East Harlem

Happy Monday, GPODers! Spring signals the start of all kinds of gardening activities. For many...

Grow Bags vs Plastic Pots (Pros and Cons)

Sharing is caring! Which Container Is Better for Vegetable Gardening? Choosing the right container can make or break your harvest—especially if you’re growing vegetables in limited...
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