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The Landscape Designer Is In: Creating and Maintaining a Thriving Kitchen Garden

This week, we are revisiting some of our favorite summer-centric Gardenista stories. Remember this one? According to Santa Monica-based landscape designer Art Luna, owner of Art Luna Garden, every kitchen garden is a true labor of love. Growing a source of food requires…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 17, 2023

Why Plant Perennials, Shrubs, and Trees in Autumn

Fall is upon us and, naturally, thoughts turn to shutting down the garden for winter and planning next year’s plantings. Thing is, as savvy gardeners know, autumn can be a wonderful time to plant perennials, shrubs, and trees. Why? Above: This is a…

Green Thumb Pest Control by Home & Garden Overload October 16, 2023

How to Keep the Garden Looking Fresh

What is the gardening season in Autumn? The gardening season in Autumn typically refers to the period between September and November when gardeners can continue to plant, harvest, and maintain their gardens. What are some tips for extending the gardening season in Autumn?…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 13, 2023

Our Favorites for the Garden and Landscape

I may be biased when it comes to ferns because I grew up with hippie parents in wooded Mill Valley, CA, during the 70s. In our house, ferns hung from the kitchen ceiling and occupied every corner; outside, ferns mingled with redwood…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 12, 2023

What You Need to Know about the Disease

North America has been through more than a few tree blights and insect infestations. Pretty much all of them have been devastating for the affected species as well as the species that rely on the trees for food and shelter. We’ve lost…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 11, 2023

How to Make It With Fresh In-Season Yuzu

Yuzu is the unforgettably aromatic citrus whose zest is a siren call to anyone who loves to eat. Or drink. Or just smell the world. Whether immature and green, or ripe and golden, this citrus is addictively delicious. The fruit’s season begins…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 11, 2023

How to Grow Them and When to Plant Them

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea When I think of cabbage, my brain immediately goes to Peter Rabbit sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden to steal crops. Fortunately, unless you’re a rabbit, there’s no need for trespassing and theft if you want to enjoy fresh cabbage:…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 10, 2023

How to Propagate Annuals: Coleus, Pelargoniums, Rosemary

2. Using the knife or the pruners, make a clean cut to remove the cutting without damaging other possible cuttings. As you continue to take cuttings, make sure to dip or wipe your knife or pruners in a 10 percent bleach solution…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 5, 2023

From Seed to Screen: Top 13 Gardening Apps for Green Thumbs

These gardening apps are like having a mini master gardener in your phone. From helping you plan your vegetable garden to identifying that volunteer plant in your garden, these are some of the best plant apps to download to your phone. If…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 1, 2023

Understanding Gardening Zones: Your Green Thumb’s GPS

From the wet winters of the Pacific Northwest to the extreme heat of the Southwest, there’s no doubt that growing conditions vary incredibly in the USA and Canada. Luckily, we have gardening zones to give us gardeners a quick reference as to…