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A Guide to Homegrown Onions, Garlic, and Shallots

From the humble onion to the elegant shallot and their close friend, the garlic, these bulbs come bearing gifts for those willing to grow them. Learn more here!

Grass Alternatives for an Eco-Friendly Yard

From native grasses to wildflowers and groundcovers, these eco-friendly alternatives bring more beauty and biodiversity to your yard with less maintenance.

The Perfect Indoor Plant: The Pink Princess Philodendron

The Pink Princess philodendron combines showy pink leaves with a laid-back philodendron style. Here’s a comprehensive guide to propagating and caring for these houseplants!

Creating a Cottage-Core Meadow Garden

From turf grass to wildflower paradise and bare soil to abundant biodiversity, this guide offers methods and ideas for creating a wildflower meadow!

Garden Design Ideas for Slopes and Hillsides in Pennsylvania

From a teetering terrace to a flower-studded rockery, hillsides can become the best part of your landscape with the right plants and design. Try these pro ideas for sloped gardens!

The Essential Fertilizer Guide for a Thriving Garden

Find out the meaning of ratios, the difference between synthetic and organic, and the best ways to use fertilizer in your home and garden with this guide!

What a Pickle: How to Make Your Own Pickles from Seed!

The only thing tastier than a homegrown cucumber is a homegrown pickle. Here’s a guide to growing and making your own, from seed to cucumber to salt brine.

Sweet-Scented Houseplants for Pennsylvania

Your garden is not the only place to enjoy flowers and fragrant leaves. We can also surround ourselves with scent inside our homes with these houseplants!

A Guide to Pennsylvania’s Favorite Peonies

Peonies are a longtime favorite in the perennial garden and have a special history in Pennsylvania. Get to know the local peonies and how to grow them in your garden!

How to Choose the Best Hydrangea

From Bigleaf to Panicle and everything in between, you've got so many choices in a hydrangea. Here's how to pick the best!

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