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Powdery Mildew On Your Plants? Here’s What To Do
Most gardeners in the US end up with a powdery mildew issue on one plant or another. For me, it's zinnias and my pumpkins and squash that get it the worst. But what is it, and should you...
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Gardener’s Greenroom
Growing advice, seasonal how-tos, and recipes from master gardener Andy Wilcox. A new article lands here every week.
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July 21, 2025
Potato Beetles, Squash Borers and Hornworms, Oh My!
When summer is in full swing, the triple-threat problem of Colorado potato beetles, squash vine borers, and tomato hornworms can drive a gardener mad. But before you give up, check out...
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July 14, 2025
Outsmarting the Deer
Deer are not a gardener’s friend. They look peaceful when they wander into your yard, but they have darkness in their hearts. Well, at least concerning your hydrangeas, tulips, peppers, and...
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July 8, 2025
How To Grow Wonderful Winter Squash
There's a winter squash for everyone and every garden, from huge plots to tiny backyard spaces. If you're looking to add tasty produce by the pound (or many pounds) from your...
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June 26, 2025
Attracting Beneficial Insects To Your Garden
There’s a lot of talk about beneficial insects, and it can get a bit confusing. If these winged creatures are good for our garden, then of course we want them, but...
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June 23, 2025
Growing Zinnias for Bountiful Blooms
At first, zinnias don’t seem to have the jazzy appeal of other summer favorites. They aren’t prohibitively expensive like designer dahlia tubers. They aren’t finicky like lisianthus. They don’t need to...
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June 17, 2025
The Benefits of Adding Water Features to Your Garden
If you ran through a sprinkler as a kid, you know the joy adding a little water can bring to the backyard. Water features in our gardens are transformative. They bring...
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June 4, 2025
Creating Better Hanging Baskets
We all love a good hanging basket with cascades of petunias spilling down, sweet potato vines and verbena showing off their colors, and calibrachoa stealing the show. The smaller, simple hanging...
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May 27, 2025
Growing Bountiful Summer Squash
Nothing says garden quite like a fat, sassy hill of summer squash plants. Their huge, deep green leaves, mounding growth habit, and prolific production make them easy-to-grow plants that can really...
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