Can a zoo be a plant paradise? It can, I discovered, as the Point Defiance Zoo Botanical…
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Three Stories of Change: Wildflower Pocket Gardens
September 4, 2024 Three Stories of Change: Wildflower Pocket Gardens Yikes, it’s already September! And that…
Late Summer Gardening Chores and Maintenance
Welcome to This Month in the Garden! As the days of summer begin to wane, late…
Will Centipede Grass Grow In Shade?
Centipede grass is a popular choice for lawns across the southern United States, but will it…
When To Plant Creeping Red Fescue?
Creeping Red Fescue is a cool-season grass known for its fine texture and shade tolerance, making…
The Dry August Garden
Summer marches on and the soil is dry. We expect that in August, but we don’t…
What Is a Dandelion Summer? – Carol J. Michel
What is a dandelion summer? According to M. C. Beaton, who wrote about it in the…
shopping for flower bulbs, with ken druse
HAVE YOU DONE your bulb shopping yet? It’s ordering time both for fall-blooming treats like Colchicum,…
How Plants Can Help Absorb Humidity
https://unsplash.com/photos/green-leaf-in-macro-lens-MEW-an1hzR4 How often have you heard, “It’s not the heat — it’s the humidity?” While sticky…
The Best Miracle Gro Succulent Plant Food Review
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent countless hours obsessing over your succulents. I mean,…