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The Only Summer Garden Checklist You’ll Ever Need

Published on July 7, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Throw out that huge list of summer garden chores and savor the season! This is my essential summer garden checklist and perhaps it is yours too? The regular to-do list is full of mundane things like … [Read more...]

24 Clever Garden Problem-Solvers Using Household Items

Published on July 6, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sometimes the solution to your garden problem is right in your kitchen drawer! Check out these simple, inexpensive effective problem-solvers. They're good for the earth and save money. You can … [Read more...]

When to Take Plant Cuttings (Season By Season)

Published on June 28, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing new plants from cuttings is a propagation method for many perennials including shrubs and vines. This seasonal calendar shows some of the plants you can propagate by softwood, semi-ripe, and … [Read more...]

25 Garden Art Projects & Ideas (Ebook)

Published on June 20, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

It's here! The latest edition of the Garden Art Projects & Ideas ebook is now available. This collection features reader's favorites in one handy file you can view on your phone, tablet, or … [Read more...]

Tips & Tools for Sowing Tiny Seeds

Published on June 8, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Have you ever opened a seed packet with seeds so tiny you wonder if they really are seeds? It’s those incredibly small seeds—including carrots, poppies, and lobelia—that can slip from our … [Read more...]

How to Grow Honeysuckle Vine from Cuttings

Published on June 5, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This is a basic method for taking cuttings from honeysuckle vines and root them for new plants. You can propagate honeysuckle throughout the growing season. Here in North America, some honeysuckle … [Read more...]

How to Know Which Fruits & Vegetables Need Pollinators

Published on June 1, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Some of the food crops we grow need pollination and others do not. Use this simple tip to remember which fruits and vegetables need help from insects like bees or the wind to produce a harvest. This … [Read more...]