| Published on Mar 13, 2025
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The humble hummingbird has always been a pollinator favorite among gardeners, but lately it’s been attracting more (and new) buzz. Katie Tamony, chief marketing officer and trend spotter at Monrovia, tells us she’s been seeing increased interest in drawing hummingbirds to the…
While I’m very pro insects in the garden, sometimes they can get out of hand and do more harm than good. This can include ants! Rather than try to exterminate the whole population of ants in your garden or use toxic chemicals…
Looking for homemade gift ideas that the recipient will actually use and love? Look no further than this list of over 100 gifts to make this year.
Making gifts for the holidays or another occasion can be a lot of fun, but is…
| Published on Jul 8, 2024
Who doesn’t appreciate the smell of coffee? Mosquitos–apparently. Burned used coffee grounds are being hyped as a natural mosquito repellant. Does this really work? Here’s the scoop.
There seem to be no definitive studies on the efficacy…
With unpredictable weather becoming more and more frequent, having effective water conservation and filtering systems in your garden is more important than ever. If you have downspouts in your garden that direct to the street or a drain, let me introduce you…
So many people are picking up organic gardening (yay!), but finding organic plants can become tricky. Organic plants must undergo a rigorous certification process, making them harder to find. But here’s why you may not actually need to buy organic seedlings.
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| Published on Apr 11, 2024
Most people use front door plants to enhance the look of their home’s entrance. Many plants also add pleasant fragrances. Not all. Some stink and should be avoided. Or placed away from front doors and open windows.
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From the flowers carried as a lucky charm to the flowers that became a tourist destination in Arizona, many flowers have a fascinating history. Here are some flower legends that follow some of our most beloved blooms.
When I’m learning how to…
At some point, annual veggies took over the popularity contest. We’re so used to seeing neat rows of carrots, cucumbers, beans, and tomatoes that we forget there are other more beneficial ways for the home gardener to grow food. Let me introduce…