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Announcing 'Greener View Gardening' Book and Videos Jun. 01, 2022
In two months, I will have been writing a weekly newspaper column for 32 years. During that time, I ... Read More
Where to Buy Plants and Moving Bulbs May. 25, 2022
Be sure to read this column next week because there will be a big announcement that you won't want t... Read More
Lawn Mower Alternatives Again May. 11, 2022
In a recent article, I mentioned how an updated version of the old-fashioned reel lawn mower might b... Read More
Enjoy Relaxing by a DIY Garden Sitting Wall Apr. 21, 2022
Dear James: I want a patio, butterfly garden and a sitting wall by a slope. I think a simple no-mort... Read More
Potato Seeds or Seed Potatoes Apr. 20, 2022
Q: I saw a sign in the store that said potato seeds, but it appeared that the boxes for sale had pot... Read More
Spring Storms Are Hard on Trees; Here's How To Take Care of Them Apr. 08, 2022
A strong spring wind blew as I walked to the bus stop to meet my son. I congratulated myself for mak... Read More
Proper Method To Lay Decking Wood Mar. 31, 2022
Dear James: I am building a large new L-shaped deck. I am not sure about how to position and attach ... Read More
Organic Mulch is Beneficial Mar. 30, 2022
Question: The trees planted in our new subdivision have grass planted right up to the trunks. I want... Read More
Vegetable Garden Seed Question Mar. 16, 2022
Q: Can you suggest a way to buy good vegetable seeds? I can't afford to get a lot of plants, so I bu... Read More
Proper Use of Woodworking Tools Makes Projects Easier Mar. 10, 2022
Dear James: I just moved into a house and bought a toolbox and general woodworking/carpenter hand to... Read More
Time to Make Maple Syrup Mar. 09, 2022
A sure sign of spring is the sight of maple syrup buckets on the sides of sugar maple trees. Early s... Read More
Vegetable Seed Catalogs Mar. 02, 2022
Q: I saw an article that you wrote that said there were garden vegetable seed catalogs available at ... Read More
A Decorative, Functional Rail Fence Is Easy To Build Feb. 24, 2022
Dear James: I have a landscaped yard and the neighborhood children cut through it. I want a simple-t... Read More
Annual Flower Bed Planting Feb. 23, 2022
Question: We have several bare areas where we want to plant something. We might be moving this summe... Read More
Maintaining Valentine's Day Plants Feb. 16, 2022
By now you surely know that Valentine's Day was a couple of days ago. If you didn't give flowers and... Read More
Green Thumb Awards 2022 Jan. 26, 2022
Winners of the 2022 Green Thumb Awards were chosen by an independent panel of National Garden Bureau... Read More
The Doctor Is In Jan. 25, 2022
"Oh, no!" I exclaimed to my husband. "My giant yucca plant is sick." He glanced over from the couch.... Read More
I See the Light Jan. 18, 2022
My husband, apparently, is a superhero. For some reason, when he needs to fix something in the house... Read More
All-America Selections Flower Winners for 2022 Jan. 12, 2022
This week I received five gardening catalogs in the mail. I expect a few more will be coming soon. I... Read More
