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Pollinator-Friendly Garden Guide

Check out a variety of pollinator-friendly project ideas, DIYs, and plant lists to invite pollinators like butterflies, birds and bees into your garden!

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BIRD FRIENDLY GARDEN

This guide will help you choose plants that invite and nourish our flittering friends.

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DRYING AND PRESERVING GUIDE

Dried flowers can be used in everything from paperweights to wreaths and seasonal arrangements. Check out some easy drying and preserving techniques!

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SPLIT-EXPOSURE GARDEN

This guide will help you navigate the process of planting an area with a tricky mix of light conditions.

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SUN-LOVING PLANTS

Create landscape plantings that will thrive in full sun conditions and get tips for striking landscape designs!

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VERTICAL GARDENING

There are lots of cool ways to maximize the use of your garden space, and one of them is to go vertical. Check out a variety of vertical gardening ideas here.

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OVERWINTERING PERENNIALS

Are you interested in keeping your favorite potted perennials alive through the winter? Check out six ways you can improve the odds your plants will make it through the winter.

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PLANT A MOON GARDEN

Use white flowers and light foliage that reflects available light well past sunset to create a magical outdoor setting.

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EDIBLE FLOWER GUIDE

Learn about a variety of edible flowers and find great ideas for your next culinary project. We have tips for cake decoration, hydrosols, salads, and more!

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FAMILY GARDENING GUIDE

When the kids grow their own tomatoes and berries, they’re way more likely to actually eat them. This guide will help you to plan and create a garden with the whole family!

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MAKE A KOKEDAMA

‘Kokedama’ is a centuries-old Japanese form of bonsai. Learn how to make your own elegant kokedama planting that can be hung up with string or work as a centerpiece.

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BUILD A HOME FOR POLLINATORS

Create a safe space for pollinators to live, feed and multiply. Find out how you can use bright colors and plants with attractive scents to make your own pollinator haven!

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POTAGER GARDEN

Learn how edible and ornamental plants can work together in a kitchen garden whose roots go back to the Renaissance.

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GARDENING WITH KIDS

Three exciting garden projects for the whole family!

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TERRARIUM GUIDE

An in-depth guide to building up the layers of a terrarium, from the soil base to the plants.

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CUT FLOWER GUIDE

An illustrated guide for creating stunning seasonal cut flower bouquets.

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WINDOW BOX WALL

See how Casey Lynn Lawrence created a show-stopping window box wall with a lush assortment of coleus, sweet potato vines, salvias, and petunias.

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