Melinda Myers
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All Things Pets
Tips on How to Keep Houseplants Healthy While Keeping Your Pets Safe
Photos by Melinda Myers ~ You love your pets and your houseplants — but it can be challenging to raise…
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In the Garden
Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Holidays are an excellent time to gather with friends and family, share a special meal, and exchange gifts. Finding the…
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In the Garden
Now’s the Time to Force a Few Spring Flowering Bulbs
When forcing bulbs, select combinations that will provide plenty of color, texture and form. In just fifteen minutes, you can…
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In the Garden
Plan Ahead for Amaryllis Blooms All Winter Long
Let amaryllis fill your home with flowers for the holidays and keep the blossoms coming all winter long. When you…
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In the Garden
Family Gardening Provides More Than a Bountiful Harvest
Gardening can be a fun family activity. Children exposed to the outdoors and gardening are more focused, have fewer issues…
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In the Garden
Keeping Vegetables Fresh from the Garden to the Table
Above photo courtesy of Mod-Hod, Gardeners Supply Company ~ You’ve been spending most of the summer weeding, watering and tending…
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In the Garden
Add Extra Appeal to Your Landscape with Garden Art
Adding excitement to your garden is easy. You can create instant, year-round color, structure, motion, and fun to your landscape…
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In the Garden
Which Garden Flowers are Best for Indoor Bouquets
Photos Credit: Longfield Gardens ~ Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your…
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In the Garden
Grow Your Own Beautiful Tropical Paradise in a Container or Garden
Photos courtesy of Longfield Gardens ~ Add an exciting new look to your garden, poolside, patio or deck with elephant…
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In the Garden
Chemical-Free Options for Managing Mosquitoes in Your Landscape
*Top photo: Hummingbirds feed on mosquitoes, other insects as well as flower nectar and feeders. (Photo by Melinda Myers) ~…
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In the Garden
Shade Gardening Beyond Hostas
Photos by Melinda Myers ~ A shady spot provides welcome relief from the summer heat; but it can make growing…
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In the Garden
Reduce Maintenance/Increase Success with Self-Watering Gardens
Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there…
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In the Garden
Container Gardens for Every Occasion!
Photos courtesy All-America Selections ~ Make every occasion special by designing and growing containers for summer holidays, weddings, anniversary parties…
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Health & Well-Being
Plant Based Essential Oils Boost the Mind, Body & Spirit
The fragrances of plant-derived essential oils have long been used to improve the health of our mind, body and spirit.…
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In the Garden
How to Brighten Your Home with Houseplants that Bloom
Bamboo LED Grow Light Gardens are attractive and have bulbs more than twice as bright as most standard LEDs. Brighten…
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In the Garden
Houseplants 101
Lift your spirits and improve your indoor environment by taking part in the indoor gardening movement. An apartment or home…
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