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Get your garden ready for the cold months ahead with our expert winterizing guides. From protecting plants against frost and preparing flower beds to winterizing lawns, containers, and garden tools, discover everything…
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Basil is an essential part of my summer vegetable garden. I grow it in pots and in my raised beds... READ MORE » The post Saving basil seeds: A step-by-step guide appeared first on Savvy Gardening .
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A real Christmas tree doesn't have to be disposable. Choose the right variety, and your festive centerpiece can have a whole new life outdoors.
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Peonies are pretty, we know, but peony-like tulips give you way more petals for far less effort, and you can plant the spring-flowering bulbs in November.
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Why plant an invasive ornamental tree when you could have one that's just as beautiful but brings so much more to the garden?
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Tulip fire can make your eagerly anticipated spring bulbs look distorted and spotty. But these quick bulb planting checks can help you to prevent calamity later
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Ellen and Tracy share a few final favorites from their seasonal designs
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If you’re an indoor gardener, there’s a good chance that you have a Christmas cactus that bursts into a profusion of blooms every year. In caring for it, have you ever noticed hair-like growths sprouting from between…
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Yellowing leaves this month are usually caused by the #1 seasonal mistake houseplant parents make. Here’s how to save your plant's life before it’s too late.
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Those tiny black flies are only part of the story. A raw potato slice on the soil can reveal what's underneath for next to nothing.
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Hidden in plain sight in the posters and trailers, these 12 plants could reveal more than you think about The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping...
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Find out about BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2027 and book tickets.
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Each arrangement is designed with its container and surroundings in mind
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If you are looking for an attractive, low-maintenance succulent for your Zone 9 to 11 garden, or to add to your houseplant collection, consider x Graptosedum ‘Ghosty.’ This hybrid produces yellow star-shaped flowers and…
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At this time of year, our greenhouses and windowsills are busy with young plants. Sally Nex has top tips to ensure your seedlings grow into big, healthy plants
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Whether you've sown a million seeds before, or none, Sally Nex is here to help you improve your germination rates to get more from your free seeds. Next month, she'll share advice on caring for seedlings
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Colorful ideas for keeping containers interesting through winter
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Fast-growing and lush, datura makes a handsome ornamental plant. Its large, trumpet-shaped flowers unfurl at dusk, releasing an intense, sweet fragrance. It’s ideal for beds, planters, and moon gardens, but all parts…
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Late-fall highlights from some of my favorite neighborhood gardens
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This Michigan garden still has plenty of life left late in the season
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Crocuses are known for dotting lawns and gardens with vibrant hues of purple, pink, and yellow just when winter seemed it would never end. They’re also famously hardy. But can they survive the most frigid winter…
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Large tropical flowers on tall, sturdy stems, bold and beautiful amaryllis brightens our winter decor with a long flowering time. These long-lived perennials are easily cultivated and can be saved for years of…
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Milkweed is wonderful for attracting monarch butterflies and other pollinators to the garden, and with minimal winter care, this attractive perennial herb will reemerge from its impressive root system year after year…
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Explore unique plants that evoke different moods in the garden, from whimsical and joyful to elegant and contemplative
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Foggy garden paths, pumpkin people, and botanical pumpkin art prove gardeners know how to celebrate spooky season
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Bright coreopsis flowers provide a sweet, cheerful sight during the summer months, and now they've died back. These perennial wildflowers will go dormant through the winter months and return in the spring. But how do…
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A look back at the earlier months of the growing season in St. Paul
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Gaillardia is an easy-to-grow perennial that puts on a burst of color throughout the summer months. With a few simple preparations, you can set up your plants to survive winter's chill and come back healthy in…
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Like many gardeners, I grow bell peppers because I love eating stuffed peppers, fajitas, and kabobs,... READ MORE » The post How to save bell pepper seeds appeared first on Savvy Gardening .
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Enter now for your chance to win a compact greenhouse that’s perfect for making the most of a smaller garden
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Enter now to win a multi-tool, blower and vacuum, and a wheelbarrow!
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The exact timing for when to transplant peonies depends on your climate. For some of us, this means... READ MORE » The post When to transplant peonies: The best timing and techniques appeared first on Savvy Gardening .
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From robot mowers to compost tumblers, these are the 26 products our reviews team tested in 2026 and awarded a BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Best Buy badge. Each one scored 4.5 out of 5 or higher, and you'll find our…
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Enter now for your chance to enjoy unique garden shows, industrial culture and memorable moments with a loved one in Germany’s Ruhr region
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Want gourmet lettuce straight from your garden? Plant Buttercrunch, a high-quality butterhead variety... READ MORE » The post Buttercrunch lettuce: How to grow, care for, and harvest it appeared first on Savvy Gardening…
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of gardens of Dublin & the Wicklow Mountains, from £2999pp, 18-24 August, 2027.
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When fall’s first frost is on the horizon—or the garden simply gives you more bell peppers than... READ MORE » The post How to freeze bell peppers from the garden appeared first on Savvy Gardening .
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I will admit, I was skeptical about learning how to freeze butternut squash. As a winter squash, butternut... READ MORE » The post How to freeze butternut squash—An easy step by step guide appeared first on Savvy…
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By the end of the summer, my ornamental containers are often starting to look a little worse for wear.... READ MORE » The post Fall planter ideas: Autumn palettes and plant suggestions appeared first on Savvy Gardening .
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The first time I saw a harlequin cabbage bug in my vegetable garden, I nearly admired it before I... READ MORE » The post The harlequin cabbage bug: Identification and organic controls appeared first on Savvy Gardening .
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The post Should You Buy Bagged Soil?: 5 Risks to Your Garden is by Sarah Jay and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Are bagged soil risks…
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The post Should you Bury Your Tomato Plants Sideways? is by Sarah Jay and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. You may have heard to bury your…
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The post Our Favorite Cucumber Varieties for 2026 is by Madison Moulton and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Cucumbers are an incredibly…
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The post Rabbits in the Garden: How to Protect Your Crops Without Cruelty is by Sarah Jay and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. You can…
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The post 7 Easy Ways to Get Your Peonies to Bloom More is by Madison Moulton and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Peony flowers are so…
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The post How to Grow a Perennial Garden in Pots and Containers is by Sarah Jay and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. When you decide to grow…
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The post 5 Japanese Gardening Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier is by Sarah Jay and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Japanese gardening…
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The post How to Grow Beans for Beginners is by Madison Moulton and appeared first on Epic Gardening , the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. If you’ve never tried growing…
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Succession sowing is a great way for farmers to maximize their productivity. By continuously sowing seeds throughout the season, you can grow significantly more than by just planting one crop, and that means more goes…
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Even in warm climates, farmers can still plant in May. While the weather largely determines what should be next, using extensional techniques provides a buffer that makes growing almost anything possible, as long as day…
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Both small farms and home gardens are perfect for the principles of permaculture. Brandy Hall is proof of this, and with her landscaping company, Shades of Green, she’s making the permaculture way of life possible for…
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What do sheep, regeneration of Maine farmland, and centuries-old traditions have to do with one another? Quite a bit, when it comes to Melissa Schneider, shepherd and landowner of Casa Portal. Along with herding and…
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A good April seed-starting regimen can make all the difference for a farm's revenue or the food it provides to a family. With the local climate in mind, there are many plants you can start this month. However, whether…
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As spring arrives, it’s time to kill cover crop plantings and either incorporate the plant matter into the soil or use it as mulch. In this article, I share the best methods for your farm's specific crop and conditions…
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Interseeding is a combinative practice that often involves planting a cover crop within another cropping system. The benefits of doing so are much more than space-saving, and they effectively change the farm’s function…
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This year, bring these open-pollinated heirloom tomato varieties onto your land and into the market stand. Be a part of the legacy that heirlooms offer, and choose a few that thrive in your climate. The post 11 Best…
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