In the Garden
Embrace therapeutic gardening with tips designed especially for the 50+ green thumbs. Discover the wonders of hummingbirds, butterflies, and accessible gardening techniques, find the perfect plants, and make use of garden tools tailored for easy handling, ensuring a delightful gardening experience.
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Four Easy Holiday Season Gardening Trends
Whether you want to stand out at holiday gift exchanges or give beautiful gifts throughout the year, these low-maintenance gardening…
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Grow Frilly, Bold, and Unique Amaryllis in Your Garden This Winter
When the squirrels start storing nuts for winter, it’s time for gardeners to prepare amaryllis bulbs for the dreary months…
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Plant Now for a Colorful Spring Display
It’s already time to think about spring! Fall is the time to plant daffodils, crocus, alliums, and other spring-flowering bulbs,…
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What’s All the Buzz About Bees?
These Fascinating Creatures Are Un-‘Bee’-lieveable Have you ever had the opportunity to observe a honeybee’s busy work as it meanders…
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How to Organize Garden Tools
Bring order to that garage or shed! Ready to start digging in the dirt and planting in the garden? Getting…
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Safely Manage Insect Pests in Your Gardens
Your plants will reward you beautifully You plant and tend your garden to enjoy a bountiful harvest and beautiful blooms.…
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Taking Time to Enjoy the Wildflowers
Thank you, Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson Photos by Sharon Kurtz ~ Almost every person, from childhood, has been…
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Simple Tips to Protect Your Skin When Gardening
Many of us are eagerly waiting to dig in the dirt to plant flowers and vegetables when the temperatures are…
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Get Your Gloves On For Gardening
There are many health benefits to getting a little dirt under your nails. US News and World Report reported that…
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Watering Container Gardens Made Easy
Photos by Melinda Myers ~ Growing flowers and vegetables in containers allow you to expand your planting space, growing plants…
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Darkness Aids Germination
The brightest bloomers spring from darkness When the first spring flowers emerge from the darkness of winter, my whole being…
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Choosing the Best Dahlias for a Backyard Cutting Garden
Photos by Melinda Myers ~ Dahlias are bold and beautiful flowers that are easy to grow in any sunny garden.…
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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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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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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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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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