29 Smart & Legit Wood Ash Uses You Never Imagined Were Possible
Are you emptying that bucket? Stop! Wood ashes have extraordinary uses for your garden and at home as well! Yes, that gray powdery substance is…
Amber Noyes
Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master’s degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers’ markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
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Author: Amber Noyes
Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master's degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers' markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
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When to Harvest Pumpkins So They Last All Season Long
One of the most beautiful sights is plump orange pumpkins dotting the fall landscape. But while this is picturesque, it is often more difficult to…
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10 Common Mistakes That Stop Roses From Blooming — and the Exact Fix for Each One
Let’s be honest, rose bushes without their blooms aren’t all that pleasing to the eye. What makes roses so widely adored are their captivating and…
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Get Ready to See Your Lilacs in a Whole New Light—Here’s What to Do This Spring
Very soon, your lilacs will burst with massive panicles of sweet-smelling flowers in white, purple, violet, pink, blue or even yellow. And your garden will…
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Don’t Waste Fallen Leaves – Here’s What You Can Do with Them!
So, your garden is packed with leaves? “What a nuisance,” you may think, “now I have to get rid of them.” Wait! What looks like…
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What to Do After Daffodils Bloom—And What You Should NEVER Do
If I say “spring flower”, what comes to mind? Daffodils, of course! With their amazing fragrance, abundant blossoms with the trumpet (or corona, a “crown”)…
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These 4 Tips Will Change How You Grow Onions Forever
Can you imagine cooking without onions? So, can you imagine a vegetable garden without them? No, of course! So, as spring comes, find a little…
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4 Secrets to Keep Marigolds Blooming Big and Nonstop All Summer
Marigolds are one of those hardworking bloomers that keep bursting into flower from May right up until the frost finally puts an end to the…
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10 Shrubs You Should Prune This Spring and 5 You Should Never Touch
Spring has come, with lots of flowers, sunny days, mild climates and… Lots of work for gardeners! Look at your shrubs for example; do they…
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30 Flowers You Can Start From Seed in February for a Stunning Spring Garden
A garden bursting with blooms early in spring is one of the best gifts you can give yourself — and the secret to making it…
