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Amaryllis Seeds and Flooded Vegetable Gardens Apr. 22, 2026
Q: About a month ago, I harvested two seed pods from a beautiful waxed Amaryllis that was done flowe... Read More
Pond Turtles and Dragonflies Apr. 15, 2026
Q: We have fish and plants in our backyard pond, but now we would like to add turtles and dragonflie... Read More
Buy an Easter Lily Now Apr. 08, 2026
In case you missed it, last Sunday was Easter. You may not celebrate Easter, but you can still pick ... Read More
Lawns, Part 2: Installation Apr. 01, 2026
Many new homes built over the winter don't have a lawn. If your home is being built this summer, sav... Read More
Lawns, Part 1: Selection and Prep Mar. 25, 2026
If you're thinking about installing a new lawn or renovating an old one, it is crucial to prepare bo... Read More
Organic Gardening Mar. 18, 2026
Q: I want to do more organic gardening this summer, but I am not sure how to tell if something is or... Read More
Adding Topsoil Mar. 11, 2026
Q: We are moving into a new subdivision, and we will have room for a raised vegetable garden. From w... Read More
Stackable Pots Mar. 04, 2026
Q: I saw an interesting stackable flowerpot at the store the other day. It showed flowers in the lay... Read More
Staghorn Ferns Feb. 25, 2026
Q: I received a staghorn fern as a Christmas present. It is on a small wooden board. I don't have an... Read More
Green Thumb Awards Feb. 18, 2026
The Green Thumb awards are sponsored by the National Garden Bureau, a nonprofit organization that ex... Read More
Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 11, 2026
A lot of people make New Year's Resolutions to lose weight. The birds that come to your yard have th... Read More
Heart-Shaped Plants for Valentine's Day Feb. 04, 2026
Q: I was in a store the other day, and they were selling little heart-shaped plants. My wife loves p... Read More
Houseplant Problems Jan. 28, 2026
Q: I have a few houseplants that stay indoors all year. Last summer, I received a couple of gift bas... Read More
All-America Selections Flower Winners Jan. 21, 2026
The AAS testing program is an independent nonprofit organization that tests new plants. They have ab... Read More
2026 All-America Selections Winners Jan. 14, 2026
When I go shopping for vegetables at the garden center or look for seeds in the catalogs that have b... Read More
Gardening Winter To-Do List Jan. 07, 2026
We made it through the first week of the year. Are you tired of winter yet? Officially, it is only a... Read More
Garden Resolutions Dec. 31, 2025
Tomorrow is the beginning of a new year. Are you ready? First, of course, there are parties to go to... Read More
Waxed Amaryllis Care Dec. 24, 2025
What do you do with a waxed amaryllis after it is done flowering? Waxed bulbs are intended to be thr... Read More
8 Gardening Books Dec. 17, 2025
I have been in the garden writing industry for over 35 years, so naturally, I have accumulated some ... Read More
More Garden Gift Ideas Dec. 10, 2025
Have you grown lilies, dahlias, peonies or other tall plants, only to have them flop over and either... Read More
