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Want to Grow Miniature Plants? Avoid These 7 Mistakes

Published on November 17, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Miniature garden plants

Want to grow a miniature garden with living plants? Miniature gardening expert Janit Calvo shares seven common miniature plant-growing mistakes you can avoid. Once you know these tips, have a look … [Read more...]

Helpful & Harmful Plants for Backyard Chickens

Published on October 23, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Brown chickens in the garden.

Have you got backyard hens or plan to get some? The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens lists beneficial plants that act as natural insecticides around chicken coops, as well as … [Read more...]

How to Compost Food Scraps

Published on October 4, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Large composting bins with squashes growing out of them.

Keeping food scraps for composting serves two important purposes. It diverts the waste from landfills and the compost provides beneficial organic matter to support plant growth in your garden. … [Read more...]

How to Grow Foxgloves (Digitalis)

Published on September 6, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Foxgloves in bloom.

Foxgloves, or Digitalis purpurea, are remarkable both for their charming fairy tale flowers and the use of digitalis in heart medications. It’s a highly toxic plant if ingested yet … [Read more...]

40 Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style Garden

Published on September 1, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hollyhocks in a cottage style garden.

What are the best plants for a cottage-style garden? I’m sharing my picks! Join in as I feature favorite plants from my wild-looking, flowering perennial garden. With bee … [Read more...]

How to Grow Evening Primrose (Oenothera) and Possible Problems

Published on August 30, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Evening primrose blooming in the garden.

There are numerous species in the evening primrose genus (Oenothera). Some go by the common name "evening primrose" while others are known as "sundrops." Each can add a beautiful burst of color to the … [Read more...]

How to Build a Pond in a Raised Garden Bed

Published on July 5, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Small pond built in a raised garden bed.

This shows how to build a pond in a raised garden bed. It's a good option if you cannot dig a pond or simply want better accessibility. It also opens up more options for pond locations in your … [Read more...]

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