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May 20, 2013 Chelsea Flowers A Hit From Afar The queen of all flower shows is about to begin, and we're sad that we're going to miss it. You probably are, too. It's the Chelsea ...

May 07, 2013 We've Got To Get These Flowers We need summer, and we need it now! What to do? Plant some annuals. While perennials have their place in the garden, annuals are the perfect soluti...

May 02, 2013 Looking for Seeds? Surprise! The flood of seed catalogs works us into such a frenzy that figuring out what to plant can end up being more stressful than fun. So it was a delightfu...

March 18, 2013 Video: Hail the Bale! Have you heard the latest news about raised beds? You can make instant ones with straw bales. It turns out they provide an ideal environment for gr...

March 07, 2013 Just Add Water No plants, no pots, no soil? No problem! Even if you don't have a single gardening supply on hand, you can still grow flowers, herbs, even vege...

February 25, 2013 Longing For Lush? Look At These Gardens! Are you yearning for summer's lush colors as much as we are? With warm weather still months away, we've found a perfect way to satisfy that cr...

February 21, 2013 The Cold Facts: Winter Sowing Works! Anxious to get some seeds started but have no room in your house? Start them outdoors, even if the temps are still frigid. It's easy, it requires ...

February 14, 2013 Don't Get Burned by Frost "Plant after all danger of frost has passed." That advice is on most seed packets—and it's important to follow because frost ca...

February 11, 2013 Video: Do Your Seeds Pass Muster? You hate to be wasteful. But you didn't need all the zinnia seeds you purchased last year, so you saved them. Now you're wondering if you can ...

January 28, 2013 Time to Order Seeds! Seed catalogs make great winter companions. Curl up on the couch with one, or a dozen, and soon you'll be dreaming of a host of newcomers you'...

January 15, 2013 Making Scents It may seem like centuries ago that you actually could smell your garden's heady aromas, but that day will come again very soon. And with a little...

January 14, 2013 New for 2013: Grow Prizewinning Plants Working on your plant wishlist for 2013? Be sure to add these just-announced award-winners to the must-get column. They're the second batch of Al...

January 10, 2013 Paperwhites: The Secret to An Early Spring Pining for spring? Then plant some paperwhites! Part of the daffodil family, they can be forced to flower indoors any time of year. And you can pla...

January 07, 2013 Even Houseplants Get the Blues If houseplants could dream, they'd be plotting their escape. When January rolls around, they're just like humans, craving a warming sun, moist...

December 31, 2012 Gardener's Resolution: Give Seeds a Chance You're not about to resolve to give up chocolate (duh!), but here's a New Year's resolution you can keep: Start plants from seeds this yea...

December 06, 2012 Video: Make A Living Centerpiece Friends and neighbors are used to swooning over your gardens. But wait until they see how you put your plant know-how to work on enchanting holiday dé...

October 22, 2012 Fun Spin on Jack O'Lantern Have you stocked up on turnips for Halloween? Long before European immigrants brought All Hallows Eve to America, they celebrated the holiday in th...

October 11, 2012 Video: Move Plants, Not Pests Attention houseplants: The party is officially over. The onset of fall brings an end to that extended outdoor vacation you've enjoyed all summe...

October 08, 2012 And The Winners Are ... Did you vote? While it's too early for the national elections, you had the chance this summer to cast a ballot for an outstanding plant. The Americ...

October 01, 2012 Video: From Garden to Compost Those plants in your garden are looking pretty worthless right now. But don't be fooled by their drooping heads. They contain a goldmine of nut...

September 27, 2012 Name That Garden Problem! Should they stay or should they go? That's the question we all ponder when sizing up the plants that didn't fare well during the season. Na...

September 13, 2012 Gardening Blogs: Laugh and Learn! We love reading gardening blogs! It's like peeking over the fence to see what your neighbor's up to. You never know what you'll find, but ...

August 06, 2012 Truth or Fiction? Gardening Myths Revealed! Which of these statements is true? Plants like music. Wood mulch attracts carpenter ants. Trees should be staked. Get the surprising answers t...

July 23, 2012 Video: Off With Their Heads! If you're a flower, refreshment during these dog days of summer doesn't only come from water. It's also delivered via snips! The techni...

July 16, 2012 What's This Plant? An Easy Way to Find Out! You might want to sit down. The website you're about to view has some very appealing photos, and you may find it hard to walk away. We're t...

June 14, 2012 Easy Way to ID Weeds You loved the mild winter. And the early spring with its glorious blooms was a gift. But what's up with these weeds? They're more prolific tha...

June 11, 2012 Give Your Plants a Fishy Treat Want to give your garden a nutritious boost? Go fish! Fish are beneficial for plants just as they are for humans. In fact, many gardeners have been...

June 04, 2012 Stop, Shop, and Grow! We know you're up to your elbows in digging, planting, and maintaining your gardens. In fact, you're so busy you don't have time to truck ...

May 21, 2012 We Love These Garden Bloggers! Pour yourself a cool drink and relax! It's time for some gardening inspiration from a few of the bloggers we're reading this month. ...

May 10, 2012 Give Mom An Entire Day of Flowers Planning to give Mom a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day? Give her a day of flowers instead—at a nearby public garden! Whether brimming wi...

May 07, 2012 Soil Testing Has Never Been Easier Putting plants in garden beds without knowing anything about the soil is a little like making a casserole and then trying to bake it in the dishwasher...

April 19, 2012 Grow Gorgeous Plants with Healthy Soil What's the secret to a gorgeous, healthy garden? Great soil! While it can take time to build it up, it isn't difficult if you follow these five tips:...

April 09, 2012 Container Gardening Without the Hassle What two things do most gardeners have in common? They need space for growing plants, and whatever space they have never seems to be enough! That's on...

March 12, 2012 Show Us Your Garden! Gardeners are showoffs—in the best sense of the word! We love to share our bounty, whether it's food or flower, with friends and family. No...

March 06, 2012 Grow Your Own Geraniums Geraniums are, quite simply, a gardener's dream plant. They're reliable, versatile—and, oh, those brilliant colors! While you might find an ampl...

February 28, 2012 Show Us Your Garden! Gardeners are showoffs—in the best sense of the word! We love to share our bounty, whether it's food or flower, with friends and family. ...

February 23, 2012 Ready, Set, Plant Spring is coming—really!—and it's time to get some seeds planted. Even if you have a tried-and-true way of tackling this garden task, it's...

February 20, 2012 Start Seeds the Easy Way Do your vegetable gardens look like they were planted by a drunken sailor? Honestly, it can be pretty challenging to plant the kind of neat, orderly r...

January 12, 2012 An Eco-Friendly Way to Move Snow and Save Your Back For those of us who live in snowy climates, clearing away piles and piles of white stuff is an annual struggle. Shoveling works, but it can be back-br...

January 10, 2012 Showy Indoor Blooms If you can't be outside in your garden this time of year, we feel your pain—and we've got a few ideas to help ease it. Satisfy your need for color w...

December 29, 2011 Check Out These 2012 Winners   Every gardener has plants they love, but it's always fun to find a new twist on an old favorite. ...

December 28, 2011 A Welcome Burst of Color If you were lucky enough to receive an amaryllis as a holiday gift, or if you gave yourself one of these beauties, get ready for a spectacular show of...

December 06, 2011 Plan for More Garden Space Stumped by your holiday gift list? This year, give the gardeners in your life what they want—cool stuff that makes working outside easier. Check out ...

September 20, 2011 Plant it Now: Unusual Checkered Bloom Your gardening may be winding down for the season, but here's the upside: fall is the perfect time to plant bulbs for gorgeous spring blooms. ...

August 09, 2011 An Heirloom Zinnia to Keep the Color Going All Summer When the heat is on in midsummer it's hard enough keeping everything alive, let alone bright and perky. 'Little Lion' zinnia, an heirloom variety...

August 02, 2011 The Shrub That Laughs at Summer's Heat If the intense heat of summer has your garden looking tired and drab, wake it up with a shot of color. Trailing abutilon (Abutilon megapotamicum) i...

June 07, 2011 A Sweet Annual With Old-Fashioned Charm Have you noticed that old-fashioned favorites give your garden a certain charm and elegance? We love exciting new plants as much as the next gardener,...

June 01, 2011 Attract Butterflies With this Annual Planting your garden for bright blooms makes sense, of course, so why not add color that attracts movement, too? The vivid...

May 24, 2011 Check out This Eye-Popping Bloom for Shade     If that same d...

May 17, 2011 A Beautiful Annual and Tasty Herb Finding a plant that's as beautiful as it is delicious is not easy. Borage does double duty as a gorgeous annual and a tas...

May 10, 2011 Plant for Summer Blooms and Autumn Bouquets Few of us have fall on the mind when planting our annuals in the spring, but maybe we should. If you're looking for summer...

April 14, 2011 Adorable Easter Gifts for Gardeners and Kids If you're looking for sugar-free Easter gifts that are also impossibly cute, we've got some ideas for you.   ...

March 17, 2011 A Bizarre New Houseplant African violets add color and cheer to your windowsill all year—if they bloom, that is. And there's the rub. Often, no matter how much we feed them an...

February 01, 2011 Beautiful Blooms to Brighten Your Winter Does this year's long winter have you craving the colorful blooms of your garden? It's time to brighten things up—indoors. These showy houseplan...

December 21, 2010 Amaryllis: Keep the Blooms Bright after the Holidays An amaryllis is a gift that unwraps itself. As the dark days of winter go by, its flower stalk gets taller and taller, until one day it unfurls its br...

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