I stowed summer away for the winter under a big tarp that looks like camouflage. The garage is full and I don't have a shed, so this is the best I could do. I've hidden a table and four chairs, two …
Phases of house plant care identified
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --After extensive study and observation, Dr. V. Q. Hortfreud recently determined that those who have house plants generally follow a predictable and repeatable pattern in caring for …
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Eleven random gardening thoughts for 11-11-11
On this eleventh day of the eleventh month of the eleventh year, our thoughts turn to gardening as they always do. I have eleven random thoughts about gardening to share. 1. Writing a …
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Vintage gardening tools
Give me those old time gardening tools. Give me simplicity of design. Give me quality that lasts for decades. Give me the patina of age, of tools well used by past gardeners. My sister-in-law …
A gardener’s winter lair
One of the most important preparations a gardener can make for winter is to set up a winter lair. The winter lair should be indoors for obvious reasons, like snow and sleet and ice and rain and cold …
Guest Post: Garden Fairies Discuss Time and Whodunit
Garden fairies here. We are very excited about upcoming events that will be taking place this weekend here at our year-round home and garden, May Dreams Gardens. We get an extra hour. That's …
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