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Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening is one of those books that will delight and inspire the flower grower in every seasoned gardener. And make a flower grower out of newbie gardeners.

Growing a Family Cultivating a garden can be like raising children. Watch, listen and add tender, loving care.   Every spring I …

The following is a guest blog post by Lana Hawkins, a student of architecture from Sydney, Australia, who writes about landscaping and …

Growing plants indoors is even more fun when you grow topiaries. Featuring decorative shapes fashioned out of plants, you can try your …

If you like the look of ivy and wish to grow it in your indoor garden, try English ivy (Hedera helix). This …

I often have readers ask what houseplants are poisonous or irritating to pets. The folks at ProFlowers have put together this handy …

Want to quickly uplift your spirits and connect to the magic in life? Make a terrarium garden with a child. With their …

If it’s snowing or raining outside, show your houseplants some love. Liquid from the sky is like champagne to your indoor plants. …

No, I’m not talking about that kind of potting up! (Although, who knows, maybe the same rules apply.) I’m talking about a …

If your houseplants were to visit a plant whisperer and have a heart-to- heart, what would they say? Are they happy and …

One of my favorite types of veggies to grow during our cool season are root crops. There is something so exciting about …

Shade gardening in SoCal takes some extra effort but the results are well worth it.

Trimcraft9 Precision Automatic Trimming Scissors make garden tasks easier. You simply push a button and the trimming is done for you without any wear and tear on your hands.

To pollinate your garden, bees need water to thrive. Vision Bee Cups are a beautiful way to hydrate the bees.