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Design a Potager Garden via Grit

A potager garden, also known as a “kitchen garden,” is historically a French style of gardening that incorporates herbs, fruits, and vegetables with flowers and ornamentals to create a functional, Continue Reading

Posted On : April 22, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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10 Ways to Create a Secret Garden via Houzz

No matter where your plot of land is — in the heart of a bustling city or down a quiet lane — there’s an opportunity to make your garden feel Continue Reading

Posted On : April 19, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Your First Garden: How to Start a Garden for Practically Free via Gardenista

With a small budget, can you still start a garden? When my husband and I moved into our new home, we had a pretty good idea of how much money Continue Reading

Posted On : April 16, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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How I use Coffee Grounds In The Garden | Bren Haas via Creative Living with Bren Haas

I use coffee grounds in my gardens, though usually as just green material for my compost bins along with all the other kitchen waste. It is good to see some Continue Reading

Posted On : December 29, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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MaliArts designs city-chic beehives to save solitary bees via Inhabitat

You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on these lovely bee houses and waterers, but providing some respite for our native bees is a great idea. You might find Continue Reading

Posted On : October 25, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Announcing Our New Guide to Garden Shed Design via Gardenista

A garden shed should be a sanctuary. Your safe space. At its most modest, a shed is the little building in the backyard, preferably covered with vines, where you can Continue Reading

Posted On : September 17, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Raised Garden Bed Made of Wood via Instructables

Yet another tutorial on making raised beds for your garden. Everyone has their own unique way of doing it. Check it out! — Douglas     I love gardening and Continue Reading

Posted On : July 1, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Lovely copper gutter fountain in water wise garden via Instagram

How do you save water in your garden? Leave a comment and tell us how! Lovely copper gutter fountain in water wise garden via Instagram How do you save water in Continue Reading

Posted On : December 18, 2018 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Local Waterwise Garden, Sherman Oaks, California via Instagram

How do you save water in your garden? Leave a comment and tell us how! Local Waterwise Garden, Sherman Oaks, California I love the orange door and lemon house against Continue Reading

Posted On : December 15, 2018 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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2018 garden plans via Skippy’s Vegetable Garden

The Winter is time for making plans in the garden. Here are a few from my Internet travels. — Douglas   Read 2018 garden plans via Skippy’s Vegetable Garden An Continue Reading

Posted On : December 13, 2018 Published By : Douglas E. Welch

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