In the Garden
Home gardening, lawn care and landscaping tips, and planting how-tos for the backyard gardener.
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Seed Catalog Tips From a Master Gardener
For gardeners, the excitement of seeing the new seed varieties offered, checking on an old favorite or finding...
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Add Color to Your Evergreen Landscaping
Evergreen varieties in shades of yellow, plum and blue add color to your winter landscape.
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Holiday Fun Facts: Mistletoe
We’ve used mistletoe as an excuse to steal holiday kisses for centuries, but do you know the origin...
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Get Your Exercise in the Garden
Did you know you burn 275 calories per hour while weeding your garden?
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Moon Gardening Guide
Use lunar cycles to know what and when to plant.
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Ready Your Garden for Spring in the Fall
Every farmer knows the importance of enriching the soil and preparing a seed bed for planting. We gardeners...
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Heirloom Seed Preservation and Heritage Horticulture
Plant heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables for seed preservation – and because heritage varieties simply taste better.
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Container Plants Create Beauty in Your Backyard
Container gardening is a great way to create beauty and enhance an area's appeal.
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Green Tips for Eco-Friendly Gardening
Tips for growing an eco-friendly garden, including natural pest control, using rain barrels and composting.
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How Gardening Helps Your Health
Gardening can lower blood pressure and reduce depression as well as nurture creativity and positivity.
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