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Daryl Hernandez @daryl316 (23) 31 May

I'm still fairly new to gardening. So far, I've only successfully grown sweet basil, bell peppers, and bird's eye chili, all from seed. Because of that, I've been wanting to venture into growing more perennials. One plant I'm...

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Who is Rosalinda...

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (51811) • St. Catharines, Ontario 12 May

And why did that song about her eyes keep running through my head while I was trying to do some gardening today? The day started out sunny, so I put on my shorts and a sweat shirt and went out to the backyard. But the breeze was...

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earworms

earthworms

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Mr. Moon and gardening..

Brigitte Gonzales @bbghitte (3498) • Philippines 5 May

Summer is summering!! Lol... Yeah, it's getting hotter and hotter nowadays. That's why when I got home from work, even when Mr Moon is out, I still enjoy chilling in my tiny garden. Those greens around freshen me up. Earlier my...

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2026 Mulching Complete

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 4 May

Last year we skipped it, although I don't remember why. Maybe the season just started a bit late and we didn't feel like it. But this year, the mulching needed a refresh, and they had it on sale at Menard's after the 11% rebate...

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I’ve grown a punnet of cress ….that’s saved me 45p !

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 26 Apr

Mom and I have been having egg and cress sandwiches regularly for the last few weeks and I was surprised at how much cress costs …..well, I had to do something about this , I mean, I can’t keep buying food can I ! lol…… I got a...

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Who doesn't like a pretty flower?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 19 Jan

Some time ago, we bought two hibiscus plants to place in the front garden. I’ve seen a couple of buds on it recently and today two very pretty blooms have opened out. They’re not the biggest I’ve ever seen but I’ll take them....

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Been 6 years

Ithink @Ithink (10106) • United States 2 Nov

So it has been about 6 years since I have been here. Things have changed of course in those 6 years. Our daughter graduated school this last year, our youngest son has moved back in and I'm 6 years older. lol Still gardening and...

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Ginger flowers

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 29 Sep

They have a botanical name Alpunia purpurata but we call them ginger flowers, as the plant resembles a ginger plant and the leaves smell of ginger. They propagate easily and even flowers develop plants that could be planted....

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alpunia purpurata

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It is September and still raining

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 4 Sep

I hope my plans to start with flowers and vegetables will not be a disappointment I ordered for flower and vegetable seeds yesterday and am eagerly awaiting their arrival I also noticed there are fruit seeds in that pack I will...

back to flower and vegetables

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"All this and heaven too"

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 29 Aug

This expression "All this and heaven too" is normally mentioned when our passion gives us an opportunity to earn I got that opportunity when I started business desiigning and executing landscaped gardens. Some of you know my...

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My Marigolds Moved

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 13 Aug

Sometimes you just don't expect certain things, and of course, they take you by surprise a little bit. Like when you're dead heading your marigold plants and something moves that shouldn't. I pulled back a bit, not knowing what...

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Hobby Time

terri0824 @terri0824 (5203) • United States 1 Jul

I have many things I enjoy doing...the thing I don't have is a lot of time. I enjoy crafting, gardening and photography. I'm looking forward to retirement so that I will have more time to enjoy these things. It will also give...

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Boy! Am I wiped!

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (51811) • St. Catharines, Ontario 22 Jun

And it has nothing to do with the high heat dome we're enjoying... 33°C/92°F, predicted to last until 8pm Wednesday. I spent three days in Hamilton, trying to tame Juanita's jungle. I had a look at it Thursday and said "Nope! I...

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FREE cherry tomato plants.

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 15 May 25

Last year a neighbour of mine ....we found out her garden backs onto our garden ....posted on our local neighbourhood watch whatsapp group that she had some cherry tomato plants going free to whoever wanted them. I had a couple...

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Earning from hobbies is really enjoyable

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 12 May 25

Hobbies are as we all might describe, the things we do in our free time to either pass the time of entertain ourselves. They can range from reading novels, watching movies, playing games, dancing, listening to music or audiobooks...

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More of the same

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (51811) • St. Catharines, Ontario 28 Apr 25

Another nice sunny day, another day working on my garden. This is the rest of the bed I worked on yesterday. And yes, I'm tired.

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Natural Pest Control

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 23 Apr 25

I don't garden anymore. I wish I had a place where I could but, fate hasn't allowed for that. I do enjoy reading about it and seeing what new plants and such are on the market now. One thing I think is very important is pest...

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Finished just in time

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (51811) • St. Catharines, Ontario 18 Apr 25

I spent another four hours or so working on garden bed #2, turning the soil and adding more from the Big Yellow Bag in my driveway, and repairing a couple corners... reused old fence boards don't last forever, y'know. And just...

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rain

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First time this year...

Stacey @xstitcher (38999) • Petaluma, California 11 Apr 25

I went for a walk, came home and read some more of my book, and then went out and watered and weeded for the first time this year. I guess that's something I'll be doing from now on until Fall. I was going to plant some...

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

terri0824 @terri0824 (5203) • United States 18 Mar 25

If you garden, have you started growing any plants yet? I've had mine started since January. I started with peppers and tomatoes. I use a damp coffee filter with the seeds on and then put in a labeled snack size baggie. I have...

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