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How to Choose the Best Trees for Bees
If you’re really committed to helping bees thrive, you need to look beyond the flower patch — trees for bees are the foundation of any pollinator-frie...
8 Pacific Northwest Shade Trees You Need to Know About
Looking for the best shade trees for the Pacific Northwest? You've come to the right place. I've spent years planting and caring for trees in my own S...
Do Soil Microbes Adapt to Different Regions? My Test
You're probably wondering, do soil microbes adapt to different regions when you move them around — and the short answer is: most don't, they either go...
Grow Fernleaf Peonies: Avoid These Mistakes for Bold Red Blooms
Let me tell you something about fernleaf peonies — these aren’t your average garden peonies. With their delicate, almost lacy foliage and deep red blo...
Ready for Super Bowl? Grow Your Own Food
So you want to grow your own Super Bowl food? The short answer is: yes, absolutely — and I’m here to show you exactly how to pull it off. I’ve been ho...
How to Convert Sandbox to Vegetable Garden in 5 Safe Steps
Can you turn sandbox into garden? Yes, absolutely — but how you do it makes all the difference. I’ve converted a few of these old play structures myse...
Grow Reticulated Iris: Easy Tips for Reliable Early Spring Color
What is a reticulated iris? It’s a small, early-spring blooming bulb flower that’s native to Turkey, the Caucasus, Northern Iraq, and Iran. I’ve been ...
5 Spooky Plants to Grow for Natural Halloween Décor
Yes, you can absolutely grow your own Halloween decorations — and I honestly think it's the best way to celebrate the season. I started growing my own...
Does Container Color Matter When Potting Plants? Yes, Here's How
Yes, container color does matter when potting plants — but not in the way you might think. I’ve tested this in my own garden, and the results surprise...
DIY Succulent Coffee Table: 7 Steps & 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Making a terrarium table is totally doable, but I’ll be straight with you — it’s not as simple as tossing some soil into a glass box and calling it a ...










