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Keeping Plants Frisky in a Drought

If we learned anything this summer, it was how to wield a watering can. Steamy and dry weather was the...

Keeping Plants Frisky in a Drought

If we learned anything this summer, it was how to wield a watering can. Steamy and dry weather was the...

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Porch Perennials

Sure, perennials are great in the garden. They come back faithfully every year (hopefully) and they grow more lush as...

Porch Perennials

Sure, perennials are great in the garden. They come back faithfully every year (hopefully) and they grow more lush as...

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Herbs Spice Summer Up

Summer is a heady time of year. Now is when your senses can revel in a field day discovering the...

Herbs Spice Summer Up

Summer is a heady time of year. Now is when your senses can revel in a field day discovering the...

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Raised Beds Raise the Bar

Raised beds are the way to go. Planting a raised bed is like putting all your hopes and dreams in...

Raised Beds Raise the Bar

Raised beds are the way to go. Planting a raised bed is like putting all your hopes and dreams in...

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The Dahlias You Deserve

Admit it. You dream about dahlias. Every year, someone else brings a big fat bouquet of dahlias into the office,...

The Dahlias You Deserve

Admit it. You dream about dahlias. Every year, someone else brings a big fat bouquet of dahlias into the office,...

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Refreshing Plants

     By the time early spring rolls around, we’re all a little winter weary. You’re ready for a shot...

Refreshing Plants

     By the time early spring rolls around, we’re all a little winter weary. You’re ready for a shot...

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Feed Me!

It’s March! That means you’re suddenly being serenaded by peep frogs, amorous birdies, and antsy animals revving up for strong...

Feed Me!

It’s March! That means you’re suddenly being serenaded by peep frogs, amorous birdies, and antsy animals revving up for strong...

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Spring Graduation

Been itching to hand out promotions to your houseplants? Graduation time is here! Spring is when houseplants begin making headway...

Spring Graduation

Been itching to hand out promotions to your houseplants? Graduation time is here! Spring is when houseplants begin making headway...

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Transplanting your Seedlings

Congratulations! Your seeds sprouted! And you are now the proud parent of umpteen little green youngsters brandishing their first crisp...

Transplanting your Seedlings

Congratulations! Your seeds sprouted! And you are now the proud parent of umpteen little green youngsters brandishing their first crisp...

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The Seedier, the Better

Our goal right now is to keep you from climbing the walls with boredom. So, hear us out, because we’ve...

The Seedier, the Better

Our goal right now is to keep you from climbing the walls with boredom. So, hear us out, because we’ve...

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Makes Scents

Seeing is believing, it’s true. But you’ve got other senses that need to be fed, even when the garden is...

Makes Scents

Seeing is believing, it’s true. But you’ve got other senses that need to be fed, even when the garden is...

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The Green Resolution

Your New Year’s Resolution: Eat More Greens. Our suggestion: Do it Indoors! Coast of Maine’s part of this picture: Provide...

The Green Resolution

Your New Year’s Resolution: Eat More Greens. Our suggestion: Do it Indoors! Coast of Maine’s part of this picture: Provide...

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Holiday Houseplant Matchmaking

Do your friends keep hooking up with the wrong houseplant? This year, play matchmaker for the holidays. Give your besties...

Holiday Houseplant Matchmaking

Do your friends keep hooking up with the wrong houseplant? This year, play matchmaker for the holidays. Give your besties...

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Keep the Goodies Coming

Discover the superpowers of raised beds for nonstop thrills. What do you want out of your raised beds? Everything! Once...

Keep the Goodies Coming

Discover the superpowers of raised beds for nonstop thrills. What do you want out of your raised beds? Everything! Once...

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Raised Beds

by Tovah Martin Start your raised beds right from the ground up So, you just raised the bar for your...

Raised Beds

by Tovah Martin Start your raised beds right from the ground up So, you just raised the bar for your...

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User-Friendly Fronds

Got a low-light situation that’s just begging for some botany? You need to cuddle up with some ferns. They’re gorgeous,...

User-Friendly Fronds

Got a low-light situation that’s just begging for some botany? You need to cuddle up with some ferns. They’re gorgeous,...

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Right Plant, Right Windowsill

By Tovah Martin You don’t want to be that gardener rushing the houseplants indoors last minute, do you? You definitely...

Right Plant, Right Windowsill

By Tovah Martin You don’t want to be that gardener rushing the houseplants indoors last minute, do you? You definitely...

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Dig It!

By Tovah Martin Pot up the garden in autumn and bring it indoors Beginning to get separation anxiety already? For...

Dig It!

By Tovah Martin Pot up the garden in autumn and bring it indoors Beginning to get separation anxiety already? For...

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Bought Plants/Will Travel

By Tovah Martin Do you brake for garden centers? Do you make u-turns for nurseries? When you’re on vacation, do...

Bought Plants/Will Travel

By Tovah Martin Do you brake for garden centers? Do you make u-turns for nurseries? When you’re on vacation, do...

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Sizzling Houseplants – Care for Houseplants in Midsummer

It’s Summertime. That means steamy evenings rocking on the porch, patio, or deck with your houseplants and containers gathered all...

Sizzling Houseplants – Care for Houseplants in Midsummer

It’s Summertime. That means steamy evenings rocking on the porch, patio, or deck with your houseplants and containers gathered all...

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Leaving Houseplants Home Alone

Planning a vacation? What will you do with your houseplants? Read up on our suggestions to keep your houseplants happy...

Leaving Houseplants Home Alone

Planning a vacation? What will you do with your houseplants? Read up on our suggestions to keep your houseplants happy...

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Companion Planting & Why We Love It

Wondering what to plant where? We can help you with that! This month's GARDENING blog walks you through "companion planting"...

Companion Planting & Why We Love It

Wondering what to plant where? We can help you with that! This month's GARDENING blog walks you through "companion planting"...

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Cut, Divide & Conquer

Who knew propagating your favorite houseplants was so easy? We did! Read all about it in this month's HOUSE PLANTS...

Cut, Divide & Conquer

Who knew propagating your favorite houseplants was so easy? We did! Read all about it in this month's HOUSE PLANTS...

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Farmer Steph’s 8 GREAT Seed Choices for a Kids Garden

Want to get your kids more involved with gardening? Farmer Steph lists her "great 8" - The 8 best seed...

Farmer Steph’s 8 GREAT Seed Choices for a Kids Garden

Want to get your kids more involved with gardening? Farmer Steph lists her "great 8" - The 8 best seed...