I cannot take credit for this idea. You've no doubt seen variations of it all over the internet. "You didn't buy a (fill in the blank) today! Good job! Your reward is you can buy a (fill in the …
More Proof Gardening Makes You Feel Younger
Gardening makes you feel younger and there's proof in your laundry room. If you are gardening nearly every day, like I try to do during the growing season, you'll end up with a pile of laundry, …
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That Coleus I Grew From Seed
I grew a new coleus, Coleus 'Premium Sun Coral Candy' from seeds sent to me by All-America Selections. This is one of their 2023 ornamental seed winners. It's a good one! They sent me seeds in …
My Plant Label Solution
Finally, I have a plant label solution that works! They don't fade in the sun or smudge in the rain. It only took me decades of gardening and great technological advances to get to this …
Get Your Bearings: You’re in the Middle!
With a quick glance back to my usual frost-free day of spring and a long-lingering look to my expected first frost day of fall, I got my bearings. Where am I? Right in the middle of the growing …
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Over Here, LOOK Over Here!
Is it just me, or does that sunflower look like a monster's eye peering at whatever is on the other side of the fence? The other side of the fence. Where the neighbors are. All my sunflowers …
