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A Brief History of Seed & Nursery Catalogs for Gardeners

Published on April 27, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Drawings of flowering bulbs from one of the first known garden catalogs.

Seed catalogs are a gardenerโ€™s dream book. Discover their surprising entrepreneurial history and how they became the inspiring guides we rely on today. If you are looking for a modern-day catalog, … [Read more...]

50 Garden Shed Ideas (With Pictures From Home Gardens)

Published on April 25, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Assorted garden sheds.

Enhance your outdoor space with our garden shed ideas, featuring real examples from home gardens.  Potting shed, storage, or creative hideawayโ€”the choice is yours. If you would like a … [Read more...]

How to Transplant Raspberries and Grow More Fruit

Published on April 20, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Raspberries ready for picking on the bush.

Transplant raspberry canes in spring or fall for better growth. A sunny spot with good air flow and well-draining soil can lead to bigger, healthier harvests. To grow fruit in planters, see 12 … [Read more...]

Got Acidic Soil (Low pH)? These Plants Won’t Mind

Published on April 19, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Magnolia bloom, blueberries, and mushroom.

Most plants prefer neutral soil, but many thrive in acidic conditions too. Explore this list of trees, shrubs, perennials, fruits, and more for low-pH gardens. For a beginnerโ€™s guide, also see What … [Read more...]

What is Soil pH and How to Work With It

Published on April 19, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pink and purple foxgloves growing in the garden.

We hear a lot about ways to alter our soil pH to suit certain plants, but what is soil pH and we should be messing with it? Dive in to learn the basics about how your soil pH level affects your … [Read more...]

How to Sew Grow Bags (Easy Pattern, Any Size)

Published on April 17, 2021Last updated October 11, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade grow bag planted with flowers.

Use these free instructions to sew your own fabric grow bags in any size (small, medium, large, and extra large) for your patio, balcony, or garden. Lightweight, inexpensive, and compact to store, … [Read more...]

14ย Creative and Functional Potting Bench Ideas

Published on April 16, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Potting bench with floral garden art.

This collection of creative and functional potting bench ideas comes from home gardens. While some are intended as a place to display garden art, others are good, functional tables that make fast work … [Read more...]

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