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Butterflies
Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.
70 threads
1,879 replies
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Birds
Feeder setups, identification, migration watches, nesting boxes, hummingbirds, and backyard birding tips.
63 threads
4,788 replies
Latest: “Hello Mudit Test” — 2 months, 1 week ago
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Blooms
Native plants, pollinator gardens, plant identification, garden design, and wildflower questions.
95 threads
248 replies
Latest: “color of hydrangeas” — 1 week, 1 day ago
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Bushel Basket
Canning, vegetable gardening, composting, yard projects, beekeeping, and garden recipes.
91 threads
182 replies
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Ask Anything
General questions that don't fit neatly into one section. Our most active forum — 94% of questions get answered.
319 threads
7,097 replies
Latest: “Vaccination” — 1 week, 4 days ago
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Herb and tomatoes
I have some tomatoes in pots. I have heard that planting certain herbs in the same pot will help the tomatoes. What herb should I plant?
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Growing trees in pots
Has anyone tried growing trees in pots? I know it sounds weird, but I think it is doable.
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Miniature roses
I want to plant miniature roses. Should I plant them in pots or out in the garden?
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Ants in compost
I have noticed ants in my compost bin. Is that a concern? How should I get rid of them?
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Easily manageable bamboo
I want to grow bamboo in my garden. They should be easy to grow. What variety should I plant?
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Weeds – getting rid of them organically
The title says it all. Any suggestions?
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Fall gardening
I want to plant some vegetables this fall. What vegetables should I start with?
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Indoor vegetables
I don't have the luxury of having an open space. I still want to grow vegetables indoors. What kind of vegetables should I grow?
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Strong grass
I have many dogs around my neighborhood which wander around in my garden. I want a lawn which can withstand these dogs. Any suggestions on what kind of…
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Organic rose gardening
I want to try growing some roses in the organic way. What are some of the rose varieties suited for this?
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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birds hanging at the ocean
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pelican diving in ocean
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This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
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