There's always something new to learn about gardens and gardening!
Fun and informative bite-sized updates -- covering the hows and whys of gardening basics, tips, science, myths and more.
Some of the topics we've looked at: - Does watering in the sun burn plants? - Is it safe to use rainwater from the roof? - Plant propagation: The basics - Are coffee grounds a danger to your garden? - How to grow citrus trees from seed - Keeping ants off your hummingbird feeder - Developing a pruning plan - Ripening green tomatoes - Is it safe to reuse potting mix? - Are Epsom salts good for plants? - Watering tips for your garden - Can blossom-end rot be avoided?
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