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Big win, @Carol Dee! Your photo just grabbed POW and it’s lighting up our homepage! 🔥📸

Okay, let’s be honest. “Plant propagation” sounds like something fancy you’d learn in a science lab, right? But really, it just means making new plants from the ones you already have. Think of it like giving your plants a chance to “have babies” — but without all the drama. If you’ve ever cut...

Look who’s owning the homepage this week - @Shades-of-Oregon! Your photo just snagged POW! 🎉📸

Flowers have a way of stealing the show in any garden. They’re not just pretty faces - they attract pollinators, add fragrance, and bring a burst of joy every time you step outside. And then there are roses, the divas of the flower world. Some gardeners swear by them, others swear at them (all...

Big congrats, @Carol Dee! Your shot just snagged POW and is shining on our homepage! 🎉🙌

Herbs are like the spice rack of the garden - small but mighty. A pinch of basil can transform pasta, a sprig of rosemary makes roast veggies sing, and mint… well, mint will happily take over your yard if you let it! Some folks grow herbs for cooking, others for teas, and some just love the...

Every great garden starts from the ground up—literally! Healthy, nutrient-rich soil is like a buffet for your plants, and composting is one of the most rewarding (and thrifty) ways to keep that buffet well-stocked. Whether you’re tossing kitchen scraps into a bin, layering leaves and grass in a...

@ducks4you, your photo’s rocking the spotlight — this week’s POW and homepage highlight! 🌟📸

Ah, weeds… the uninvited guests of every garden. They pop up overnight, crash the party, and somehow thrive better than the plants we actually want to grow. But here’s the thing—are they really all that bad? Some gardeners say weeds are a nightmare that steal nutrients and take over beds...

@Carol Dee, you crushed it! Your photo’s this week’s POW and proudly featured on our homepage! 🏆📷

Each season brings its own joys and challenges on the homestead. Spring is full of new beginnings, summer is busy with growth, fall is about harvesting and storing, and winter is the time to rest and plan. Everyone has their favorite, depending on what they love most. Which season makes you...

Every gardener has that one tool or supply they just can’t live without. Maybe it’s the old pair of gloves that’s seen better days but still fits perfectly. Or the hand trowel that feels like an extension of your arm. Or perhaps it’s something newer, like drip irrigation or a clever gadget that...

Ever walk past a plant and think, “Wait, does that really exist?” Some plants are just so unusual that they feel like they belong in a sci-fi movie instead of your backyard or windowsill. But here’s the fun part: many of them can actually be grown at home. Yup, right there in your garden, on...

@Shades-of-Oregon, your pic’s the winner this week — check it out lighting up the homepage! 🔥📷

Every gardener has that one trusty trick to keep pests at bay without reaching for harsh chemicals. Some swear by neem oil sprays, others rely on companion planting, and a few keep a bucket of soapy water close by for hand-picking stubborn bugs. Whether it’s something simple you’ve used for...