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Image by WoodysPhotos Is it safe to order garden supplies online? Although it’s wise to be concerned about package safety during quarantines, or any time you’re ordering plants online, the risk of…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Nikki Tilley Winter doldrums are soon swept away by the appearance of seed and plant catalogs in the mailbox. Usually around the New Year, gardeners greet the postal person…

Image by YinYang Plants are expensive and the last thing you want is for your beautiful new plant to keel over and die shortly after you bring it home. Even lush, full plants can develop problems fairly…

Image by arinahabich The end of the gardening season can be a tough time for those of us who love digging in the dirt. With winter right around the corner, there’s not much left to do in the garden. It’s a…

Image by ViktorCap “Certified disease-free plants.” We’ve heard the expression many times, but exactly what are certified disease-free plants, and what does it mean for the home gardener or backyard…

Image by diego_cervo Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to shopping for plants. And I should know. I’m sort of considered by many to be a bit of a plantaholic. While I do purchase a number…

Image by elf911 There’s no better gift idea for garden loving friends and relatives than a gardening themed basket. That leaves one to wonder just what to put in a garden gift basket. Garden gift basket…

Image by bernardbodo Flowers for men? Why not? Everybody loves receiving flowers and men are no exception. If you feel like sending him flowers to express friendship, love, appreciation, or respect, go for…

Image by MarkPiovesan Whether you garden as a hobby or you’re growing produce to feed your hungry family, learning how to garden on a budget can keep more hard earned green in your pocket. Gardening on a…

Image by DragonImages New and experienced gardeners rely upon a well-run and informative nursery for all their plant and landscaping needs. Picking a plant nursery that is reputable and has healthy zone…