I have various plant obsessions, but spotted bee balm is my latest. My local seed library introduced...
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When to cut back peonies: Time your pruning to help next year’s blooms
After the first spring bulbs appear, the flowers I look forward to with the most anticipation in the...
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Build a small lettuce table for a patio or porch
There’s something fun and challenging about trying to fit as many veggies and herbs into a small...
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When to cut back salvias: Prune in the fall or wait until spring?
To me salvias are dependable, hardy plants that have both nice foliage and flowers. I grow a few perennial...
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How to collect and store dill seeds for planting or cooking
I’ve planted dill seeds in a raised bed once and I haven’t had to plant them since. That’s because...
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Plants to trim or pull in autumn: What to do NOW to avoid more work next year
While some would say weeding can be a soothing activity, it can also be incredibly overwhelming when...
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