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Success with Sweet Corn in Small Spaces

Fresh sweet corn is one of the joys of summer and growing it yourself makes it even more special! However, sweet corn’s soil, space,...

All About Sweet Violets: From Garden to Table

Sweet violets are more than pretty blooms—find out how to enjoy their edible flowers, grow them at home, and use them in recipes, salads,...

4 Tips to Grow Perfectly Sweet Watermelons This Summer

Nothing says summer like a sweet slice of watermelon. Interestingly, the original watermelons were quite bitter and were selectively bred to be sweet over...

Garden Strawberries — A Sweet and Delicious Ground Cover

Garden strawberries are excellent for both serving as  ground cover and for growing delicious fruit. Their low-growing nature helps suppress weeds and retain soil...

A Sweet Garden Party Treat: Edible Flower Lollipops

I originally made this batch of edible flower lollipops as favours for a floral-themed birthday party for a toddler. The guests were amazed by...

A Sweet Homemade Honeycomb Soap Recipe

I’m just buzzing about this honey soap because it was easy to make, and it comes with a bit of a secret. While the...

Unwrapping Sweet Box: Why Sarcococca Is A Gift For Gardeners

One truism we all learn and relearn over the holidays is that the best gifts don't always come in the prettiest wrapping. (Remember those...

The Surprisingly Sweet Secret of Crab Apples

Visiting an orchard to pick apples is enjoyable, but foraging for crab apples in your neighborhood is even more rewarding. These small fruits are...

Growing Sweet Corn: Common Problems

As a new gardener, I always hated those articles that were like here’s five full proof crops that any beginner can grow. I’d see...

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Native Shrub Alternatives to Overused Plants in the Northeast

Expert Picks: 4 Native Shrub Alternatives to Common Landscape Plants in the Northeast Looking to...

Favorite Photos of Summer Gardens: A GPOD Reader Roundup

Hello All! Summer may be flying by, but there is no reason we cannot slow...
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