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Bald faced hornet on yellow flowers in a garden

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Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025 Dates

If you believe in the power of pollinators and want to be a part of protecting them, sign up for the Great Southeast
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Waxed amaryllis bulbs placed on a counter in a bright room

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Growing Waxed Amaryllis Bulbs

Growing waxed amaryllis bulbs is pretty simple: open package, place plant on surface, watch as it grows a little bit
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Crane-fly orchid leaves in a woodland setting

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Crane-fly orchid

Crane-fly orchid is a native plant that's found in woodlands in the Southeastern United States. And it grows in my
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Peperomia plant in a pot with tradescantia

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My Favorite Houseplant

My favorite houseplant is the one I haven't killed. This is my true confession: I'm pretty rough on houseplants. Over
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Nasturtium and lupine seedlings and more in nursery pots

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Winter Sowing Seeds

There's an old-fashioned seed-starting technique that's getting a lot of attention and I decided to try my hand at it
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Building in Greenville, South Carolina at sunset

Garden Travel

Weekend in Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC, is just a few hours' drive from Atlanta and perfect for a weekend getaway. Especially when the getaway
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Award winning gardening books stacked on a railing

Garden Writing

AHS Book Award Winners 2025 Announced

Each year, the American Horticultural Society honors the best gardening-related books published in North America. As in
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Poison ivy growing around the base of a tree

Garden

How to Spot Poison Ivy

A couple years ago, I volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity house building project. If you've never been a part of a
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A Monarch butterfly in a summer garden

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3 Great Garden Ideas for Spring

Thoughts of spring can mess with your mind. The greening of the world around you lifts your spirits and energizes your
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