Gardener's Greenroom

March 28, 2022

Grow Your Own Pumpkin This Year
Don’t be intimidated by growing pumpkins at home–pumpkins are actually one of the easier vegetables to grow. A member of the gourd family, pumpkins are close relatives of [...]
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March 21, 2022

Incompatible Plants (6 Vegetables That Just Don’t Go Together)
It makes sense to put plants together that have similar care needs. Place vegetables together that have similar watering needs and fertilizing needs. Plant your cool-season plants [...]
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March 17, 2022

8 Perfect Companion Plantings
We all know that monotony is boring. Who wants to see acres and acres of the same thing, when you could be looking out at a swathe of color and [...]
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March 14, 2022

2023 Planting Guide
As a Master Gardener, you’re more than prepared to grow the garden of your dreams this year, but you’re interested in a 2023 planting calendar to take the guesswork [...]
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March 14, 2022

Save the Bees by planting these 8 Flowers in Your Pollinator Garden
Native pollinators are losing habitat and food sources as more and more land is being developed for commercial use. Luckily, you can take action in your own backyard by designating a portion [...]
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March 7, 2022

The Beginners Guide to Spring Gardening
It’s time to start creating a plan for your spring garden. As the snow melts away, it’s always fun to think about how you can improve your garden this year or create one for the [...]
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March 7, 2022

5 Seed Germination Hacks
By now you’re well aware that sowing seed isn’t as simple as throwing seeds in the ground and watching them sprout. Read on to discover five easy tips to guarantee success with germinating seeds.
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March 3, 2022

Flower Power: 5 Plants For Pest Control

We’re all aware of how crucial flowers are in bringing pollinators into the garden. The abundant harvests that we spend all winter dreaming of–dark, shiny cucumbers and handfuls of fat bicolored beans just wouldn’t be possible without the birds and […]

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March 2, 2022

Tomato Seed Buying 101
Congratulations on your decision to take your health into your own hands and put out a garden this year! Tomatoes are an excellent choice, and you know full well that store-bought tomatoes are nothing compared to [...]
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BEHIND THE GREEN THUMB: MEET THE AUTHOR

Andy Wilcox is a garden and horticulture writer, speaker, flower farmer, and master gardener who believes healthy soil grows healthy people. His articles can be found in national consumer and trade publications, including Better Homes & Gardens, the Old Farmer's Almanac, Greenhouse Grower, Mother Earth News, Grit, and Countryside.

With over 30 years of gardening experience in seven states around the country, he understands the challenges and frustrations and loves to help readers overcome them. Find Andy on Substack as thatgardenwriterguy, or reach out via email, Andy@thatgardenwriterguy.com.