The Magic of Marigolds: More Than Just a Pretty Face
July 29, 2025
This time of year, marigolds go from polite garden guests to full-on showstoppers. They spill over the edges of beds, pop through
The Complete Paperwhite Guide: How to Grow Them and Stop Them Flopping Over
January 14, 2025
Paperwhites need no chilling and no soil. Set the bulbs on pebbles, add water to just touch their bases, and they bloom
The Complete Dahlia Guide: Planting, Pinching, Cutting and Storing Tubers
November 25, 2024
Dahlias are tender perennials. In Zone 7 they survive some winters in the ground and rot in others, so most of us
Baking Eggshells for the Garden and Your Chickens
November 20, 2024
Here’s a simple guide to turn your eggshells into a useful supplement for your garden and chickens. Steps: ① Rinse your eggshells
The Complete Hardy Begonia Guide: The Shade Perennial That Makes Its Own Babies
November 16, 2024
Hardy begonia (Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana) is a shade perennial that comes back every year in zones 6 to 9, spreads itself
The Complete Zinnia Guide: How to Grow, Cut, and Save Them
November 11, 2024
Zinnias are annuals, but they are the easiest seed in the garden to save. How to sow them, cut them so they keep blooming, beat powdery mildew, and save seed you can grow forever.
Knoxville Nest: Landscaping Project on a Budget!
November 4, 2024
The Knoxville Nest has a fresh look! 🌱 This 1930-built house had landscaping that was not only overgrown but also caused serious
The Ultimate Guide to Sweet Potatoes — From Planting to My Favorite Recipes
October 18, 2024
Hey there, sweet potato lovers! Jules here from Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, and I’m so excited to share everything sweet potatoes! Let’s dive
Goldenrod: Recognizing the Benefits of This Often-Overlooked Weed
September 18, 2024
Goldenrod often gets a bad reputation, mistakenly blamed for fall allergies. In reality, ragweed is usually the cause of those seasonal sniffles.
Create a Beautiful, Natural Flower Arrangement for Fall – For FREE!
September 16, 2024
Sometimes, the most beautiful things don’t come from a store—they’re right outside your door. A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon
Cool Weather Gardening Prep and Tip Guide
September 9, 2024
Fall is not the end of the garden. Clear out spent summer plants, feed the soil with compost, and plant greens and
From Dead to Divine: Transforming a $1 Crepe Myrtle Bargain Plant
September 4, 2024
Sometimes, the best finds are the ones everyone else passes by. I recently scored a crepe myrtle bush for just $1 on
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