It is easy and inexpensive to start (or expand) a garden by starting seeds indoors for spring planting. Here at TGG, we use several methods. Get a head start on…
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A Guide to Winter Houseplant Care: Keep Indoor Plants Thriving Through the Season
As the winter season settles in, those of us with houseplants face the challenge of providing proper care for our indoor companions. The cold, dry air and reduced sunlight can…
Perennial Flowers for Shade that Bloom all Season Long
If you have a shaded garden, you may feel like your options for colorful, flowering plants are limited. However, there are actually many beautiful perennial flowers that thrive in partial…
5 DIY Self Watering Ideas for your Garden or Planters!
If you are like most of us, sometime this summer you are going to leave town for some rest and relaxation. The last thing you want to come home to…
Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist: 15 Easy Tasks
The weather is cooler and it is the perfect time to be out in the garden! You may be growing some fall vegetables, flowers, or colorful perennials for fall, but…
How to Plant Spring Bulbs this Fall
We do it every spring… we admire gorgeous spring bulb gardens, saying “Next spring I’m going to have a garden like that!” Well, this is the year things change, because…
12 DIY Bird Bath Ideas That are Adorable & Unique!
I love birds in my yard. LOVE. Here at TGG we have feeders and bird baths that we keep active all year round to attract the little guys. Birds help…
DIY Hummingbird Feeders, Nectar, Plants and Even Swings!
Chances are, if you are reading this post, you love hummingbirds. There are over 300 species of hummingbird, and if you live in North America, you probably have some in…
How To Dry, Freeze and Preserve Herbs
For those of you who are growing herbs in your garden this year, you may be wondering what to do with them. What do you do with that much sage,…
15 Gardening Gift Ideas (You’ll Want For Yourself)!
If you’re looking for gardening gift ideas for your plant parent friends (or family), you’re in the right place. Whether your sister is a house plant freak or your uncle…
Garden Shed Organization Ideas That Are Easy & Awesome
There is never a bad time to get going on garden shed organization. I mean really, it sets you up to enjoy time in your yard and garden this year,…
Ornamental Grasses – Update Your Curb Appeal
If your garden is getting a little tired, or just needs a little “more”, take a design trick from the pros. Add ornamental grasses! They contemporize any garden style, are…
Top Gardening Tools List : The Best Garden Tools & Supplies
Any good gardener knows that it’s all in the tools. Let’s face it, it’s easy to find gorgeous plants at the nursery. It’s not hard to water your garden. It’s even…