Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
Gardening Tips & Information
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Spring Gardening For Beginners
New to gardening? Just looking for a refresher? Here are tips on how to get started in the spring.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Top 9 Ways To Prep Your Garden For Winter
Fall garden care is important. How do you prepare your garden for winter? Click here to see our top 9 fall garden cleanup tips.
By Amy Draiss
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Tree Marking Color Code – What Do Marks On Trees Mean?
Those paint marks on trees are used to mark boundaries, tag for harvesting and denote ownership. Click here to learn more.
By Susan Albert
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How To Build A Raised Garden Bed For Cheap
Raised garden beds don’t have to cost a lot, and can sometimes be built with what’s already available. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Problems With Summer Pollen: Plants That Cause Summer Allergies
Spring isn’t the only time you can expect hay fever. Summer plants can aggravate allergies too. Learn about common summer allergy triggers here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Learn About The Principles Of Permaculture
Permaculture is all about doing the right thing. Click here to learn all about the 3 ethics of permaculture form Andre the Farmer.
By Andre Baptiste
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What Are Microclimates?
Ever noticed that shady gardens stay snowy longer? Or spots against a wall stay warm? Those are microclimates. Click to learn more.
By Andre Baptiste
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5 Ways To Get Free Plants For Your Garden
Free plants! Rather than paying sky-high prices, learn 5 ways to source plants that just need a little boost and some TLC.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Make Homemade Baby Food Fresh From The Garden
Learn to make the freshest and safest baby food from homegrown garden vegetables. Your baby will love it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Sustainable Gardening?
What is sustainable gardening? Click here to learn everything there is to know about sustainability in gardening.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Back To Eden Gardening: Everything You Need To Know
Learn about the Back to Eden gardening method of creating natural growing conditions and reducing your carbon footprint.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Learn About The Wild World Of Lawn Mower Racing
Lawn mower racing is a real thing, with proceeds going to charity. Read on to learn about why and where it started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Dig Up Endangered Plants To Grow In Your Garden?
It’s important to know whether a wild plant is endangered before you dig it up. Learn how to find out what’s legal.
By Susan Albert
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Invasive Illegal Plants You Can’t Sell In Certain States
Learn about plants that are banned or in the process of being banned, and why you should avoid them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Herbicide Adjuvants: Herbicide Adjuvant Guide For Gardeners
If you have ever perused a pesticide label, you might be familiar with the term 'adjuvant.' What are herbicide adjuvants? It can be confusing to unravel herbicide spray adjuvants and their properties, but we'll do it together and make some sense of them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Start A Garden Cheap – Get Growing For Almost Nothing
Click here and learn how you can start a garden on a budget and get growing for almost nothing.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Make A Community Garden Sustainable
Read how community gardens are full of opportunities for sustainable practices that support the environment.
By Mary Ellen Ellis