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Gardener plants hostas in full sun

Full-sun hostas grow well even without shade

June 15, 2021April 4, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 04/04/2022

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Peach Lemonade roses add sweet spring colors to your garden

March 10, 2021April 24, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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7 fruit trees you can easily grow inside

December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 by Brittany Anas

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How to keep your herbs thriving indoors all winter long

November 4, 2020October 27, 2021 by Anna Weaver | Last updated on 10/27/2021

When the weather gets colder, those gardens that sprouted up this spring don’t have to end. Many herbs grow well inside during the chillier months …

Read moreHow to keep your herbs thriving indoors all winter long

7 reasons houseplants turn yellow and how to fix them

October 17, 2020June 25, 2021 by Brittany Anas | Last updated on 06/25/2021

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Ombrè roses look like a sunset in your garden

September 4, 2020June 11, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Ombré continues its streak as one of the most popular color and style trends. People just can’t get over the effect of multiple colors blending …

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‘Monkey orchids’ look like they have cute little monkey faces in the center of the flower

August 19, 2020July 2, 2021 by Kate Emswiler

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Coconut ice sunflowers in bloom

‘Coconut ice’ sunflowers make such a pretty addition to your garden

August 11, 2020July 15, 2021 by Tricia Goss | Last updated on 04/06/2021

If we handed you a box of crayons and asked you to draw a sunflower, you might begin by choosing the most vivid yellow color …

Read more‘Coconut ice’ sunflowers make such a pretty addition to your garden

These flowers smell like red velvet cake

August 2, 2020July 24, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you have ever found yourself trying to decide between giving someone flowers or chocolate, we might have discovered the perfect solution. How about a …

Read moreThese flowers smell like red velvet cake

Vegetables you can plant now to harvest in fall

July 30, 2020July 24, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Growing a vegetable garden does more than providing you with fresh, affordable produce. Gardening can boost your vitamin D levels, lower your risk of dementia …

Read moreVegetables you can plant now to harvest in fall

Fresh organic zucchini on a wooden background

How to freeze all that extra zucchini from your garden

July 27, 2020February 27, 2023 by Tricia Goss | Last updated on 09/07/2021

Zucchini is rich in many nutrients, high in antioxidants and delicious in all sorts of recipes. It also grows quickly and abundantly, so if you …

Read moreHow to freeze all that extra zucchini from your garden

‘Strawberry Ice’ succulents are a beautiful addition to your indoor garden

July 9, 2020April 16, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 04/16/2021

Move over, Aeonium arboreum. There’s a new succulent in town, and she’s getting likes all over Instagram. Known as echeveria “strawberry ice,” this succulent has …

Read more‘Strawberry Ice’ succulents are a beautiful addition to your indoor garden

A new Martha Stewart show is coming to HGTV

June 26, 2020August 21, 2021 by Clint Davis

Decades before Chip and Joanna Gaines were renovating fixer-uppers on TV and Instagram influencers were making us jealous of their design decisions, Martha Stewart was …

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How to grow your own ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ hydrangeas

June 12, 2020September 5, 2021 by Steph Auteri

When businesses first closed down because of the coronavirus pandemic, I began taking walks around my neighborhood, which, as an indoorsy person, is not a …

Read moreHow to grow your own ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ hydrangeas

The ‘lemon chiffon’ peony is the dreamiest summer bloom

June 10, 2020April 24, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 04/05/2021

Peonies are some of the most beloved flowers in the garden — so much so that celebrated poet Mary Oliver once wrote an entire poem …

Read moreThe ‘lemon chiffon’ peony is the dreamiest summer bloom

‘Pistachio’ hydrangeas add the perfect pop of color to your garden

May 19, 2020January 12, 2022 by Claire Gillespie | Last updated on 01/12/2022

A staple in Southern gardens, the hydrangea typically blooms in pink, white or blue. But there’s a new type of hydrangea on the scene. The …

Read more‘Pistachio’ hydrangeas add the perfect pop of color to your garden

11 creative ways to connect with family and friends during social distancing

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Even if you know that the absolute safest thing to do right now is to practice “social distancing” or “sheltering in place” to help prevent …

Read more11 creative ways to connect with family and friends during social distancing

Woman watered her ‘perfect’ succulent for 2 years and then realized it was fake

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Kate Streit

Keeping a plant alive is harder than it looks. If you’re one of those people who can’t seem to keep any greenery alive despite your …

Read moreWoman watered her ‘perfect’ succulent for 2 years and then realized it was fake

You can grow succulents that look just like roses

July 11, 2019January 7, 2022 by Chelsea Davis | Last updated on 01/07/2022

As beautiful as they are, roses, sadly, have a short life span. And while we can’t deny how awesome it is to be on the …

Read moreYou can grow succulents that look just like roses

This smart planter can tell you exactly what your plant needs

July 9, 2019July 20, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell | Last updated on 07/16/2020

Have you ever looked in the mirror in the middle of the night and thought you looked like a vampire? Now your plant will let …

Read moreThis smart planter can tell you exactly what your plant needs

Bloomberg Announces Plan To Make Fresh Produce Available To Low Income New Yorkers

7 tips for growing healthy summer squash plants

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by Chelsea Davis

Summer squash season is upon us! This is exciting for those of us both with and without a green thumb as they’re pretty easy to …

Read more7 tips for growing healthy summer squash plants

This Handy Chart Shows You Which Foods Can Regrow Themselves At Home

June 24, 2019July 31, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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These night sky petunias will fill your garden with stars

June 20, 2019May 29, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell

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The tomato sandwich might just be the absolute best sandwich for summer

June 7, 2019August 10, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates

I’ve been a vegetarian for roughly a decade and while there isn’t much I miss about eating meat, sandwiches are the exception. Not only are …

Read moreThe tomato sandwich might just be the absolute best sandwich for summer

This Crustless Zucchini Pie Is The Perfect Dish For Summer

May 24, 2019May 30, 2019 by Augusta Statz

Summer is the time to get your fill of fresh veggies and fruits, and this zucchini pie is perfect for helping you use up what …

Read moreThis Crustless Zucchini Pie Is The Perfect Dish For Summer

Many small succulents in white pots

The ultimate guide to propagating succulents

April 18, 2019May 10, 2021 by Chelsea Davis | Last updated on 05/10/2021

If you’re a plant-lover like me, few things in life are more exciting than propagating a flourishing succulent plant. Propagating is just a fancy word …

Read moreThe ultimate guide to propagating succulents

How to Grow Juicy Tomatoes in 5-Gallon Buckets

March 29, 2019March 25, 2022 by Kathleen St. John | Last updated on 03/25/2022

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The New Children’s Book by Joanna Gaines Is Finally Here And It’s Gorgeous

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreThe New Children’s Book by Joanna Gaines Is Finally Here And It’s Gorgeous

Amaryllis

Top secrets to helping your amaryllis thrive

December 27, 2018December 28, 2018 by Jenn Fields

Amaryllis in full bloom can make for a lovely host or hostess gift. But what if, as the recipient, you have a brown thumb? In …

Read moreTop secrets to helping your amaryllis thrive

5-year-old girl hospitalized after bite from poisonous caterpillar

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by Kate Streit

Lauren Chambers’ 5-year-old daughter Adrie was playing outside near her daycare in Rockwall, Texas when she was bitten by what turned out to be a …

Read more5-year-old girl hospitalized after bite from poisonous caterpillar

Halloween Preparation At A Pumpkin Farm

This Gigantic 2,528-Pound Pumpkin Just Set A New Record

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 by Kate Streit

There’s a new biggest pumpkin in town, and it’s a whopping 2,528 pounds — making it the largest pumpkin in North America. Steve Geddes of Boscawen, …

Read moreThis Gigantic 2,528-Pound Pumpkin Just Set A New Record

What You Need To Know About Giant Hogweed, A Dangerous Plant That Causes Severe Burns

July 12, 2018July 17, 2018 by Annamarya Scaccia

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Mrs. Meyer’s Is Giving Away Flower Seed Packets

May 2, 2018March 3, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

Can gardening grow a more compassionate generation? It’s a question Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day is looking to answer. The company teamed up with horticulturists to create the compassion …

Read moreMrs. Meyer’s Is Giving Away Flower Seed Packets

Herbal mosquito repellents: Try these natural alternatives to keep bugs away

April 30, 2018June 18, 2021 by Kate Streit | Last updated on 06/04/2021

Summer is upon us, which means sun, fun and, oh yeah, mosquitoes. Of course, you could always douse yourself in commercial bug spray. But if …

Read moreHerbal mosquito repellents: Try these natural alternatives to keep bugs away

Squash

Toxic squash syndrome: Here’s what to know and how to avoid it

April 24, 2018April 27, 2023 by Tricia Goss

You may not have heard the word Cucurbitaceae before, but chances are you’ve eaten some before. Cucurbits are a gourd family of flowering plants that …

Read moreToxic squash syndrome: Here’s what to know and how to avoid it

raised bed

9 reasons to plant a Raised-Bed garden this spring

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

Along with warmer weather and longer days, spring brings a long list of ambitious life goals. From slimming down for summer to cleaning the house …

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Your New Favorite Creepy DIY Project: Doll Head Planters

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 by Natalie Gould Tomko

Remember that scene in “Toy Story” when you first see Babyface, the doll head spider, and you thought, “Oh no I hate that!” But then …

Read moreYour New Favorite Creepy DIY Project: Doll Head Planters

rose bush

How to know what plants to deadhead and when

March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

Although it may still feel like winter in some parts of the country, springtime is nearly here. And for those of us with a green …

Read moreHow to know what plants to deadhead and when

How to get your poinsettias to bloom again next Christmas

December 19, 2017December 14, 2021 by Chelsea Davis

Who doesn’t appreciate a lovely, vibrant poinsettia during the holiday season? Along with Christmas trees, snowmen and gingerbread houses, these decorative, colorful plants make the season …

Read moreHow to get your poinsettias to bloom again next Christmas

This awesome tiny home has a greenhouse and a porch swing—and it’s for sale

November 14, 2017April 18, 2018 by Kate Streit

Tiny homes have definitely grown in popularity in recent years, thanks to their affordability, the low level of maintenance they require and their small carbon footprints, as …

Read moreThis awesome tiny home has a greenhouse and a porch swing—and it’s for sale

wasp

4 tips for keeping wasps away from your home

September 20, 2017 by Kate Streit

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Want healthier plants? Water them with club soda

September 12, 2017January 14, 2022 by Carrie Murphy | Last updated on 01/14/2022

House plants are more popular than ever, as a quick scroll through Instagram will illustrate. The Washington Post recently reported on the popularity of house …

Read moreWant healthier plants? Water them with club soda

Engagement ring lost 13 years ago in the garden is finally found—around a carrot

August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 by Carrie Murphy

Imagine that you lost your precious engagement ring 13 years ago. Now imagine it’s suddenly turned up again—smack dab in the middle of a carrot! …

Read moreEngagement ring lost 13 years ago in the garden is finally found—around a carrot

Johnson's Baby Powder

7 outdoor uses for baby powder you probably didn’t know about

August 11, 2017 by Kate Streit

Baby powder is pretty versatile. You can use it in place of dry shampoo to soak up oil in your hair, to remove grease stains and, …

Read more7 outdoor uses for baby powder you probably didn’t know about

The Tertill is like a Roomba for cleaning up gardens instead of carpets

August 4, 2017August 21, 2017 by Carina Wolff

Weeds are an inevitable part of gardening. And while it might do you some good to spend time outdoors plucking them away, no one has …

Read moreThe Tertill is like a Roomba for cleaning up gardens instead of carpets

fresh cut flowers

6 pro tips for making your fresh cut flowers last longer

June 30, 2017 by Amanda Stout

The season for fresh cut flowers is here! Whether you bring in blooms straight from the garden, receive a beautiful bouquet or get creative with …

Read more6 pro tips for making your fresh cut flowers last longer

Begonia Flower

The Best Flowers To Plant If Your Garden Gets Mostly Shade

April 27, 2017May 31, 2017 by Jessica Suss

Everyone knows that plants need sun and water to grow. But some plants actually prefer to hang out in the shade, as they are prone …

Read moreThe Best Flowers To Plant If Your Garden Gets Mostly Shade

Women Who Surround Themselves With Plants Live Longer

April 21, 2017April 12, 2023 by Jessica Suss

All aboard the Jungalow trend — new research says that living in the midst of vegetation can actually extend your lifespan. The research came out …

Read moreWomen Who Surround Themselves With Plants Live Longer

Chelsea Flower Show - Day 3

Plants That Will Keep Bees Away From Your Yard

April 14, 2017March 4, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 02/18/2022

Bees are an undeniably important part of our ecosystem. It is said that one of every three bites of food we eat depends on the …

Read morePlants That Will Keep Bees Away From Your Yard

Hanging Tomato Basket

4 Fruits And Vegetables You Can Grow In A Hanging Basket

March 31, 2017 by Jessica Suss

A hanging basket is a great way to keep plants in your home or on your deck or patio without taking up a ton of space. …

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4 Vegetables You Can Easily Grow At Home For Free

March 29, 2017 by Jessica Suss

Fresh produce can be expensive. But with a little planning (and some potting soil), you can easily grow your own garden of veggies out of …

Read more4 Vegetables You Can Easily Grow At Home For Free

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