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Citrus Care 101

Few plants bring as much joy, and fresh fragrance, as a citrus tree. W…

Harvesting Vegetables

You finally have your first successful edible garden, good work! All y…

Winter Citrus Care

Did you know you can successfully grow citrus in Michigan year after y…

Planting Potatoes

Growing potatoes in containers is a lot of fun for kids and adults, pl…

Caring for Vegetable Plants

Planting Add lots of organic material to your garden soil. In Metro D…

Planting a Vegetable Garden

Learn How to Plant a Vegetable Garden Location Select a sunny sp…

Growing & Using Herb Plants

Growing herb plants is a favorite amongst our customers. To help with…

Early-Season Vegetable Tips

English Gardens Early-Season Vegetable Tips If the garden's not too w…

Planting a Fall Edible Garden

Did you know you can still plant and harvest vegetables from your gard…

Grow Early Spring Veggies

Spring is here and we are all anxious to get outside start working in …

Growing Microgreens and Sprouts

There really is nothing like growing your own food at home! Winter is …

Planting Seeds for Fall Harvest

Growing plants from seeds is very cost-effective, fun and rewarding! T…

Plant a Victory Garden

With everyone staying home, now is a great time to get creative in the…

Cooking with Herbs this Fall

Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavor to any dish. Growing them in…

Planting Companion Guide

Did you know you can keep insects and diseases out of your edible gard…

Vegetable Gardening 101

You’ve decided to try your hand at growing your own food, but you’re n…

Grow Herbs Indoors

Enjoy the flavor of herbs all year long by growing your own herb garde…

Herbal First Aid Kit

Did you know you can grow your very own first aid kit? Herbal remedies…

St. Patrick’s Day Herb Dishes

Why are so many leprechauns gardeners? Because they have green thumbs…

Starting Tomato Plants from Seed

Did you know the tomato dates back to the early Aztecs? It wasn’…

Preserving: Keeping Your Fruits & Veggies Year-Round

If you find yourself with an overwhelming amount of fruits and vegetab…

Trend Watch: Healthy Gardening

Go green and stay lean! Multiple studies have illustrated the numerous…

Creating a Sensory Garden

A sensory garden can be anything from a window box to your entire back…

Summer Entertaining

“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” Summertime entertaining truly is…

Planting for Cocktails

Become a plant “mixologist” by designing a garden around y…

5 Tips to Grow Tomatoes

“Tomatoes are coveted by most gardeners because they’re gr…

Freshen Up Winter Meals with Herbs

A few sprigs of fresh herbs can help any dish come to life, particular…

Planting Veggies for the Fall

Fall’s mild temperatures create perfect growing conditions for c…

Plant spotlight: Blueberries

There are two types of blueberry plants that grow in Michigan: lowbush…

Off the Vine: Tomatoes 101

When it comes to growing tomatoes, deciding which variety to grow can …

Garden to Table: Vegetable Gardening in Your Backyard

Vegetable gardening can bring enjoyment, satisfaction and the most del…

Herbs 101

There are many reasons herbs should be in your garden this season. Bes…

Cozy Winter Soups: Three Recipes from Your Indoor Herb Garden

On a chilly day, soups are a quick, easy and healthy meal. Whether you…

Happy Herb Year! Herb-Infused Smoothies for the New Year

A smoothie is the perfect choice for the New Year; a time when we&rsqu…

Celebrate National Blueberry Month with Recipes, and Planting Tips

Pancakes, tarts, pies, we love adding blueberries to any recipe. And w…

Fresh-from-the-Garden Smoothies

Recipes were featured in the Early Spring 2015 issue of Inspirations m…

Top 10 Herbs for Your Kitchen

Your dream kitchen isn't complete without herb plants. Herbs add livin…