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P. Allen Smith at Wedel’s on May 20
P. Allen Smith will be at Wedel’s in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 20 to share his love of the garden and how to add some color to your outdoor spaces using Proven Winners® plants. Saturday, May 20 at...
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Beachy Summer Container Combination
This warm weather has me thinking about the beach. Not the sea and sand, variety, though. I’m talking about this Bahama Beach combination from Proven Winners. This gorgeous container planting was...
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All About That Basil: How to Grow and Use This Herb
It wouldn’t be summer in the garden without basil, so go ahead and plant some now! It goes a long way in sprucing up a sauce or salad. Not just handy in the kitchen, there are many uses for this...
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Don’t Toss Out Those Broccoli Stalks!
How many broccoli stalks have you tossed in the trash? We’re all guilty of it. The gnarly looking stalks just don’t seem as appetizing as those frilly florets. Since you pay for broccoli by the pound,...
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Rose Oil and Rose Water
Rose oil is one of the most sought after and expensive oils in the world. It was discovered hundreds of years ago, during the time of the Moguls. The story goes that Princess Nour-Djihan and Emperor...
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Equipment for Gardening in Comfort
All that kneeling, stooping and squatting in the garden can really wear us out. And sometimes hauling heavy things from one place to another just isn’t doable, especially when there’s a long list of...
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Growing as a Community through Gardening
There’s something about seeing a fruit ripen on the vine or a flower slowly blooming that is just fascinating. With an increase in garden-centered communities and sustainable city initiatives, a new...
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White Flowers for Wedding Celebrations
Today, wedding festivities start well before the actual wedding day. From engagement parties to bridal showers, couples are feeling the love leading up to their nuptials. To host something truly unique...
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How I Use SunPatiens Around Moss Mountain Farm
It’s always an exciting day when SunPatiens arrive at the farm! When I see them coming off the truck, the ideas start flowing. I think about where I’m going to plant them, which colors I’ll plant...
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Drought Tolerant Perennials
In my neck of the woods precipitation comes one of two ways; either all at once or not at all. Spring sees ample showers, but as soon as the calendar turns to June the rain dries up. Unless there is an...
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SunPatiens Planting Party
I’m a big fan of having friends gather around an activity. I love hosting planting parties in the summer, and it’s something fun that you can do with your friends too. What You’ll Need for a SunPatiens...
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Flower crowns are such a hit! And no one knows how to make this statement headpiece better than my friend J Schwanke from uBloom. He shows us some tips on how you can make a flower crown at home. These...
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8 Exercises That Help Gardeners Grow Muscles
Gardening can have such a positive impact on your health. Just being outside in nature is great for mental clarity. Gardening helps keep blood pressure down and is good for the heart. It’s also a great...
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The Farmer’s Table: A Model of the Farm-to-Table Movement
There’s a restaurant taking the farm-to-table movement as literally as one can. The Farmer’s Table Café in Fayetteville, Arkansas, works with local farmers to source food year round, from meat and eggs...
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9 Plants to Grow in Shade
The next time you’re at the local garden center, step over to the dark side… and by dark side, I mean the area where they keep the shade loving plants. Shade plants have it all figured out. They’re...
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Spotlight: Local Glass Artist James Hayes
It’s hard not to be mesmerized by James Hayes’ work. He is an Arkansas native who uses nature as inspiration for his blown glass art. We are honored to have him at Moss Mountain Farm this week for a...
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5 Tips for Successfully Growing Plants in Containers
When you visit Moss Mountain Farm, you’ll see that I have container plantings everywhere—on the porch, around the fountain and even in the vegetable and flower gardens. They’re so versatile. Whether...
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5 SunPatiens Container Combinations for Summer
Nothing screams summer like bold pops of color. To give your outdoor living spaces a fun, festive vibe, try container combination plantings. SunPatiens will give you beautiful blooms through fall, and...
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My 5 Favorite Summer-Blooming Shrubs
Summer is sometimes the forgotten season in the garden. All of the beautiful spring blooms usually get all of the attention and when summer rolls around, we realize we didn’t plan for color to carry us...
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5 Herbs to Grow for a Cocktail Garden
Cocktails aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days of syrupy drinks made with commercial mixers and juices. Craft cocktails are all the rage with bartenders concocting creative recipes from...
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