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How Fall Planting Extends Next Year’s Bloom Cycle

November 4, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some Fall Planting Extends Next Year’s Bloom Cycle

Is there anything better than a crisp autumn morning, when the air smells faintly of earth and cinnamon, and you’re out in the garden with a trowel in one hand and a mug of coffee in the other? Most people think gardening season ends when the leaves start to fall—but you, savvy gardener, know better….

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The Best Time of Day to Water—And Why Most People Get It Wrong

September 26, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Here is the best time of day to water plants, and why most people get it wrong.

You’ve probably seen it before—your neighbor out there with a hose in hand at high noon, giving their lawn a good soaking while the sun blazes overhead. It might look productive, but here’s the truth: most people are watering their lawns, gardens, and plants at exactly the wrong time of day. And this simple mistake…

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Seed Starting on a Budget Series: Get Your Timing Right

December 26, 2024 by Steph Coelho 2 Comments

Seed Starting

  When January rolls around, the seed catalogs start to arrive in the mailbox. Then, as soon as February hits, I get a constant flood of seed starting photos popping up on my Instagram feed. It gets me excited for the gardening year ahead, but I’ve also learned to slow my roll. Just because someone…

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