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When Weeds Are Welcome: 5 Wild Plants You Want in Your Garden
Weeds are the stuff you didn’t plant, and they have a universally bad reputation, like crabgrass. But for some weeds,…
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Rice Hulls: A Better, Eco Alternative to Perlite in Soil Mixes
Most of us gardeners know by now that we should trade peat moss for more sustainable choices (like coconut coir),…
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Required Reading: ‘Grow5: Simple Seasonal Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces with Just Five Plants’ by Lucy Bellamy
For some of us, successful plant combinations are rather difficult. My own former garden was a series of episodes: the…
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Gardening 101: Redwood Sorrel
Redwood sorrel, Oxalis oregana Just because Redwood sorrel is in the Oxalis family doesn’t mean you have to run for…
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Gardening 101: Hawthorn
One of the most common questions from new garden makers is: “What tree should I plant in a small garden?”…
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Gardening 101: King Protea
King Protea, Protea cynaroides I know you’ve seen this unusual and exotic flower at your local flower stand—the huge star-shaped,…
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