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Today we’re profiling a new type of LED light to come on the market from The Green Sunshine Company. The owner, Dan, reached out to me and we got on …
Read moreElectric Sky LEDs: The Next Generation of Grow Technology?
Carnations, sweet william, pinks! There’s such a wide diversity of dianthus plants out there, all of which are beloved by gardeners for their frilly flowers and their green foliage. But …
Read moreDianthus Dreams: Caring For Carnations, Sweet Williams, and Pinks
Black eyed susan or brown-eyed susan, coneflower or Gloriosa daisy. These names describe the Rudbeckia species of plants. This relative of the sunflower grows both wild and in garden settings, …
Read moreBlack Eyed Susan: How To Grow And Care For Rudbeckia Plants
We all want to encourage pollinators to populate our gardens. After all, without those pollinating insects, we don’t have flowers or produce! And so, to draw beneficial insects to our …
When faced with the rising cost of natural gas and oil, some homeowners decide to choose a more economical source of fuel: firewood. Nowadays, it’s become an abundant natural resource …
I believe passionately in living our lives as naturally as possible and using natural non-toxic pest control. When gardening, I have found many alternatives to toxic pesticides that are healthier …
As the cold weather starts to come on, many of us sigh and look forward to the start of the spring again, when we can once more grow fresh vegetables …
We all love trees and shrubs that have beautiful fall color. We also love birds and butterflies. We can help these creatures by asking for native plants when we shop …
Read more8 Must-Have Native Shrubs and Trees for Midwestern Fall Color
It’s that time of year! The apple tree is overloaded, and you simply can’t eat them all at once. No amount of apple cobblers, apple pies, and applesauce will use …
Read moreFall Harvest: How To Pick And Store Apples For The Winter
Composting weeds can make some gardeners nervous, thinking that they are going to end up spreading the weed all around their garden whenever they spread compost. Troublesome weeds such as …
You just brought home that cute little cactus that you’d been eyeing at the market. Or maybe it’s a jade plant that you want to grow lush and green and …
Read moreStunning Succulents: Fertilizing Your Drought-Tolerant Plants
If any backyard furniture deserves an award for being highly utilitarian, the raised garden bed is a top contender! In essence, a raised bed is a massive planting box. It …
Read more50+ Free Raised Bed Garden Plans And Ideas That Are Easy To Build