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Wild Potato Information: Grow Potatoes Without Pesticides
Wild potato information might sound like something only botanists care about, but I’m here to tell you it’s one of the most practical tools you can ad...
Sep 29,2026
Why Start Gardening: 7 Benefits, Real Reasons & Common Mistakes
So, why start a garden? I'm going to give you a straight answer: because it's one of the most rewarding things you can do for your wallet, your mental...
Sep 29,2026
Drawing in the Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Tools & Techniques
If you’ve ever wondered how to start garden sketches that actually look like your backyard, I’ve got good news: you don’t need a fine arts degree or e...
Sep 29,2026
7 Deer Resistant Shade Flowers That Saved My Garden
If you're looking for shade flowers deer won't eat, the honest answer is: you need to pick plants that deer find unappealing by nature. I've spent yea...
Sep 29,2026
How to Grow Fernleaf Lavender — Avoid These Beginner Mistakes
You might be curious about fernleaf lavender and whether it's as easy to grow as the classic English varieties. The answer is yes — but with a few key...
Sep 29,2026
Boronia Care: Avoid These 5 Mistakes for Healthy Shrubs
If you've ever struggled to keep boronia shrubs alive in your garden, you're not alone. The answer to Can you grow boronia shrubs successfully? is yes...
Sep 29,2026
11 Sun Tolerant Hostas I Tested That Thrive in Full Sun
If you've ever wondered whether you can grow hostas in a sunny spot, the answer is a resounding yes — there are definitely sun tolerant hostas that th...
Sep 29,2026
15 Things to Do at a Botanical Garden for a Memorable Visit
You might think a botanical garden is just a pretty place to snap photos of flowers, but there is so much more going on beneath the surface. I have vi...
Sep 29,2026
1 Year of Rhizomatous Begonia Care: Tips for Easy Growth
Begonias are herbaceous succulent plants that hail from the tropics, and if you are wondering how to grow rhizomatous begonias, you have come to the r...
Sep 29,2026
5 Pacific Northwest July Gardening Tasks You Can't Skip
Pacific Northwest gardening in July means you've got a full plate, but don't worry — I've been through it more times than I can count. The core questi...
Sep 29,2026
Hygrophila Care Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Growing It
If you're looking for a low maintenance but attractive plant for your home aquarium, Hygrophila is exactly what you need. I've been keeping freshwater...
Sep 29,2026
Yes, White Sunflowers Exist — Here's How to Grow Them
You're probably wondering, are there white sunflowers? The answer is a definite yes — and they're not just a novelty, they're a game-changer in the ga...
Sep 29,2026
Best West Coast Shade Trees for Nevada & California
If you’re looking for shade trees for western landscapes, you’re probably wondering: which ones actually thrive in the dry heat of Nevada and Californ...
Sep 29,2026
Southeast Gardening in June: 5 Tasks to Do Now
If you're wondering what to focus on in your Southeast garden this June, the answer is clear: you need to play catch-up with warm-season planting, set...
Sep 29,2026
How I Use Double Duty Plants to Save Space and Money
Looking to squeeze more life out of your garden without planting extra? Double duty gardening is exactly how I maximize every square inch of my small ...
Sep 29,2026
Red Water Lily Leaves? 5 Simple Causes & Easy Fixes
If your water lily has red leaves, don't panic — most of the time, it's either a natural color variation or a harmless reaction to cooler weather. In ...
Sep 29,2026
How to Grow Weeping Pussy Willow in a Pot: 5 Proven Tips
Yes, you can absolutely grow a Kilmarnock willow (Salix caprea), also known as the weeping pussy willow, in a pot — and I've done it myself with great...
Sep 29,2026
5 Easy Tips for Growing Angel Vine in a Container
I can tell you from experience that growing a potted angel vine, Muehlenbeckia complexa, is surprisingly easy — as long as you give it partial to full...
Sep 29,2026