Garden Chores – A Gardener’s Work Is Never Done!
I have quite a few garden chores that I need to catch up on today, so I thought I would
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Garden Issues
Lesser Celandine – Crowding Out Our Spring Wildflowers
During March or April here in Ohio, we have a tiny yellow flower that blooms profusely in a neighboring open
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Baby’s Tears – Houseplant or Outdoors – You’ll Love It!
Many of you may or may not be familiar with a tiny plant called Baby’s Tears. It seems as if
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What’s It Gonna Be? Vermiculite or Perlite for Hypertufa? What About In Soil?
Which do you choose to make your hypertufa? Vermiculite or Perlite? What is the difference to your hypertufa project? So
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The Beauty of Ice and Frost
Ice and frost are so beautiful and their beauty is worth another look when you see it forming on these
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10 Gifts For A Gardener’s Christmas Wishlist
Well, I am not throwing any hints to my husband and family…. First of all, I thought I would be
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How Do I Stop Ground Ivy Weeds – It’s Green All Winter
It is winter in my garden in Ohio, and when I walk through the garden as weather permits, it is
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Is That A Yellow Jacket Nest Over My Bedroom Window? Our Battle With Yellow Jackets
I am all for protecting our honeybees and pollinators etc. But I have to draw the line when I find
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My September Dilemma – Am I Growing Plants Indoors?
I knew it would happen. Yes, I have decided I am growing plants indoors this winter. I have potted up
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Prostrate Spurge or Spotted Spurge – What A Pain in My Pots!
Am I getting a little paranoid or what? I think there is a plot ongoing in my garden for the
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Persian Shield – That Pretty Purple Plant
Its name is Strobilanthes dyeriana “Persian Shield” and it is such a stunning color in your garden or containers. Be
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A Newbie With Knock Out Roses Surrenders To Shovel!
As we near the end of summer, I have to give my opinion of the Knock Out Roses that were
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White Mold On My Potting Soil?
So do I use it or lose it? A few weeks ago, I opened the door on my garden shed
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Simple & Easy Houseplant – Swedish Ivy Care
Somehow I am starting to accumulate more and more indoor houseplants. I guess it sort of sneaks up on you
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Need That Pot For Planting? Put Drain Holes In It!
I have written a post previously about drilling holes in the hypertufa containers that you make. It is simple and
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