Carolina Wagemans: Cultivating the Beauty of Dahlias
Dahlias, with their vibrant colors and intricate petal formations, have captivated gardeners and floral enthusiasts for centuries. Originating from the…
The apple tree next door
It’s mid-May and I’m working in my garden when I hear voices coming from my neighbor’s apple tree. Looking over the fence, I…
My $589 tree | The best gardening blog in the world
When Friends of Trees, Portland’s nonprofit tree-planting group, came to my neighborhood in 2017, I got a beautiful street tree for $35.…
10 fun yearbooks | The best gardening blog in the world
*** throw yourself into the mudpreviously mina lobataSpain flag, firecracker vine, exotic love vine.8 to 10 feetfull sun Although I had…
Nut Toxicity Myth | The best gardening blog in the world
While many gardeners have been sprinkling coffee grounds, making compost tea, and painting pruning cuts, Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott has been busy…
Gardening with children | The best gardening blog in the world
“Why did the banana go to the doctor?” Mason asks. “I don’t know. Why?” “Because it wasn’t peeling right.”…
10 fun plants to grow in your garden
The front yard has come a long way in just two years! I’ve had a great time trying new plants and seeing what works in my sunny, dry in…