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3 Ways Fallen Leaves Can Improve Your Garden

Green leaves are the energy engines that fuel our gardens. Without them there would be no flowers, no sugars for summer tomatoes, and no cooling or oxygenating the air while…
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12 Beautiful Plants That Evolved Nasty Defenses Against Pests

My taste in plants is not exactly traditional. Somewhere along the line, when my gardening priorities shifted toward sustainability, my passion for pretty things morphed into an appreciation for survivalists.…
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Sow Seed in Fall for Annuals in Spring

It might sound counterintuitive, but when the possibility of cooler weather arrives in fall, it’s time to think about spring flowers. Some of the best spring bloomers only do well…
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Celebrating Summer and Welcoming Fall with Howard's Containers

Hi GPODers! No matter the season, it's always a pleasure to see the container creations Howard Nemeroff creates for this clients in Chicago, Illinois. Owner of Plant Parenting, Inc., Howard…

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Touring an Eco-friendly, Shady Backyard Retreat

You must be careful when you enter the backyard of garden designer Jeff Epping—not because you’re likely to trip on something, but because you might be dive-bombed by a pair…
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4 Midsummer Favorites From a Plant Breeder's Garden
Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants

Episode 167: Pollinator Plants
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Establishing a Naturalistic Garden in Fallow, Compacted Fields | Garden Story with Donald Pell
Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants

Episode 165: Not Your Typical Ground Covers

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Episode 167: Pollinator Plants

Hardly an episode goes by where we don't mention a pollinator plant. But we have never dedicated an entire episode to the topic, which in our minds is bananas! So…

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