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Tomatoes for Mountain West Gardeners

Despite working predominantly in ornamental—especially naturalistic—horticulture, I hold an “interdisciplinary minor in organic agriculture” from…
Guide to Growing Great Azaleas

One group of plants you can use to create a blooming bridge between spring and…
6 Tips for Pruning Young Fruit Trees

Good things come to those who wait, and this is especially true when establishing young…
Which Vegetables to Grow in Rocky Soil and Which to Avoid

Here in the Northeast, rocks are just a part of gardening life, and even if…
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Tough Plants for Sustainable Gardening

It doesn’t matter where you live—if you’re deciding what to plant based on weather forecasting,…

How to Make Birdhouses Out of Gourds

Birdhouses are a great way to support birds, but did you know you can make a birdhouse from an autumn gourd? It’s simple and easy. Supplies needed A large gourd…

Basic Pruning Terms and Tools

How to Make a Living Wreath

How to Thin Herb Seedlings

Growing Cuttings for Gifts

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Episode 157: Flowering trees for every season

Due to their size and expense, gardeners tend to put a lot more thought into the trees they ultimately buy for their landscape. While a perennial might only live for…