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No matter how experienced you may or may not be with gardening, chances are you are ken to improve yours around this time of year. After all, during the colder…

Our gardens are supposed to be escapes from the modern world, transporting us to a more serene place. But often our best efforts fall a little flat. Why? Usually, it’s…

If you are a beginner to the world of gardening, then growing your own fruit and vegetables is one of the best places to cut your teeth. Or, perhaps, green…

Slugs are in every garden, and cause more damage than most garden invaders. Commercial slug killers are available, but they can be toxic to birds and other wildlife, and are…

Birds are observant, smart and hungry. Especially during drought conditions and times when food is hard to find, birds of many species hone in on the tender, nutritious, sprouted seedlings…

Wallflowers, an old-fashioned English flower, come in a range of bright shades — yellows, oranges, reds and maroons — and begin blooming in early spring. Wallflowers were named after the…

Used for more than 2,000 years, milk thistle is native to Europe. Products from this plant are popular in both Europe and the United States. The seeds produce a flavonoid…

Milk thistle extract is widely used for its healing effects on the liver. While it boasts a number of other positive side effects, it is often used to counter the…

Lush, aromatic lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) can fit into any garden — even if only for one season. Lemon grass, an Asian herb with thick stalks that impart a lemony…

Terra-cotta flower pots, with their rich, earthy color, are the most common pots used for household plants. However, with the simple use of paints and designs, you can add depth,…