Some plants bring quiet magic to a garden. Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is one of them. With its misty lavender-blue blooms and silvery stems that shimmer in the sunlight, it feels like summer air turned into a plant. Once it settles in, it seems to bloom endlessly, asking for almost nothing in return. If you […]
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Every fall, I used to grab my pruning shears and go on a cutting spree—anything brown or scraggly had to go. Turns out, I was kinda sabotaging my own garden. Some plants actually need their old stems and leaves through winter. Cutting them too early can ruin next year’s blooms or even kill the plant.
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Fall gardening doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to fresh food. In fact, I kinda love container gardening in autumn — fewer bugs, fewer weeds, and way less bending. If you’ve got a balcony, patio, or just a sunny corner, you can grow a surprising amount of food before winter hits. These veggies don’t
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Is Avocado a Fruit or Vegetable? Okay, so here’s the big question: is avocado a fruit or a vegetable? I used to just call it “that green thing that goes on toast,” but turns out, there’s an actual answer — and it’s not as simple as you think. Let’s break it down in the easiest
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Plants can be beautiful, but not all of them play nice. Some can heal, some can feed you, and a few can straight-up kill you. I know that sounds dramatic — but trust me, if you’ve got kids, pets, or curious visitors, it’s worth knowing which plants to keep far, far away from your garden.
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