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“Lucky Charm” Houseplants for St. Patrick’s Day

Dress your house in greenery and enjoy the charm of these lucky houseplants. They’re said to attract abundance, prosperity, and good fortune into your home!

Have the leaves of your plants been turning brown this winter? If you've been asking yourself why, contact our garden coach!

10 Reasons to Plant Trees Around Your Home

From moderating our climate to providing beauty, trees improve our landscape in countless, often unappreciated ways. Learn more about their many gifts here.

Kid-Friendly Garden Activities

Start your kids' gardening season inside this winter. Here's a list of fun activities for growing, exploring, and decorating that will carry into the spring!

Start Seeds Early Indoors for a Long Harvest

Take advantage of an earlier, more abundant, and longer harvest by starting your seeds indoors. Here’s a guide on which plants, how, and when to start them!

Bird Feeding Basics: Choose Your Seeds Wisely

Keep the wild birds in your backyard well-fed this winter by learning about the best seeds for your bird feeders and avoiding common unhealthy feed mistakes.

The Most Successful Fruit Trees to Grow in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to many kinds of fruit trees that can provide a bountiful harvest each growing season. Here are the best choices to plant in your backyard.

Spring Pruning Basics for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

Learn the basics of spring pruning, including which plants to prune, which ones to leave, when to do your pruning, and essential tips to do the job well!

Plant Care = Self Care: How Growing Houseplants Supports Mental Health

Discover the science behind the winter blues and how keeping houseplants can boost your mood, enhance mental health, and improve your home environment.

Garden Tool Maintenance for an Easy Season

Learn how to perform the full process of garden tool maintenance, including cleaning, sharpening, and oiling, so your work is easier and the tools last longer!

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