GARDENING RESOURCES
Building a Mini Greenhouse
Have you ever started your seeds indoors and ended up with leggy plants? Me too! I've used lights before, but truthfully, we don't have the room for a growing shelf. Continue...
Books on Gardening
New to Gardening?
Check out the following books to get you started. Companion Planting
Many plants have natural substances in their roots, flowers, leaves etc. that can alternately repel (anti-feedants) and/or attract insects depending on your needs. In some situations they can also help enhance the growth rate and flavor of other varieties. Continue...
Seed Stakes - How To
35 Pest & Disease Remedies
I’ve found that awareness and a quick response are two of the best allies against garden foes. By knowing my plants, as well as their pests & diseases, I can be proactive in combatting garden ailments.
Continue... How to Build a Square Foot Garden
I recently stumbled upon a book (All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space! by Mel Bartholomew) with an interesting gardening method called square foot gardening, and decided we would give it a try. Continue...
Seed Starters Out of Paper Pulp
Spring is in the air, and with that in mind I have gardening on the brain! So, I made some seed starter pots out of junk mail. Continue...
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants for Dog & Cats
This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Please note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants. If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435. List >>
Gardener's Hand Scrub
I love a great idea that is both useful for my home AND something that would make a great GIFT! This “Gardener’s Hand Scrub” fits the bill PERFECTLY! Here's how >>
10 DIY Garden Hacks
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Creative Gardening
Have a creative gardening idea? Send me an email and I will post it here.
Gardening Blogs
Gardening Apps & Web Programs
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