Are Chrysanthemums Annuals or Perennials?
Millions of Chrysanthemums are sold as annuals at garden centers every fall. Pity, because Mums are actually perennials and will bloom for years if planted correctly.
Flowers & Perennials
How to grow organic annuals and perennials, including flowers and shrubs, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Free Seed Starting Calculator and Garden Planting Calculator
Seed starting charts, planting charts and planting calculators which every gardener will find useful.
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Open-Pollinated Seeds (OP) vs Hybrid Seeds (F1) – Which Side Are You On?
I hadn’t realized there was such argument about which seeds I should plant in my garden – open pollinated heirlooms or hybrids.
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How To Read Seed Catalogs
Seed catalogs are full of abbreviations and symbols. Dr Leonard Perry explains what it all means.
The Botany Of Desire by Michael Pollan (Review)
Michael Pollan’s “The Botany Of Desire” explores the impact of human desires on artificial selection: do we cultivate plants, or do they cultivate us?
Is Snow Cover Good For Your Garden?
Snow cover provides a remarkable insulating effect that helps overwinter the plants in your garden.
How To Build A Compost Bin With Shipping Pallets (Video)
A compost bin made from 6 shipping pallets can hold enough compost to serve a large organic garden.This short video shows you how to build it.
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