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15 Stunning Fall Backyard Garden Designs That Look Expensive on a Budget
15 Stunning Fall Backyard Garden Designs That Look Expensive on a Budget As the leaves change and the air grows crisp, many of us find ourselves yearning for that cozy, inviting feel of a fall backyard garden. This time of year always brings back memories of family gatherings, warm drinks, and the beauty of autumn’s…
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13 Ultimate Composting Ideas for Fall Leaves That Create Free Garden Gold
13 Ultimate Composting Ideas for Fall Leaves That Create Free Garden Gold As the crisp air of fall sets in, the landscape transforms into a tapestry of warm colors, bringing a sense of nostalgia. This season reminds me of childhood days spent jumping into piles of leaves, the scent of earth mingling with the sweetness…
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9 Amazing Fall Herbs to Harvest, Dry, and Store for Winter
9 Amazing Fall Herbs to Harvest, Dry, and Store for Winter As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, there’s a special kind of magic in the garden. Fall is the perfect time to embrace the rich flavors of the season through herbs. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a cooking enthusiast,…
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My Zucchini Won’t Stop Growing – How to Control It and Use the Surplus
If your zucchini plant has taken over a corner of the garden and is producing more squash than you can eat, you’re not imagining it. Zucchini is one of the fastest-growing, most productive vegetables you can plant — a single healthy plant can put out 6–10 pounds of fruit per week at peak season, and…
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Step By Step Guide: How to Save Heirloom Seeds from Tomatoes, Peppers, and Squash
Saving heirloom seeds has been a topic that continually sparks my interest, especially as gardening becomes a beloved pastime for many. The desire to cultivate unique flavors and preserve plant varieties is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with nature and our history. Heirloom seeds hold stories of resilience and tradition,…
Gardening Dream Team
Tony Manhart
Tony Manhart is a passionate gardener who has been tending to gardens for over 20 years. He takes pride in creating beautiful outdoor spaces with plants, trees, and shrubs that can thrive in any environment. He loves to share his knowledge with others and has taught classes on gardening basics and advanced techniques. He is committed to sustainability, using natural and organic methods to create and maintain gardens. He also works with local organizations to create green spaces for communities. When he’s not gardening, Tony enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.
Caroline
Caroline is a gardener who loves to get down to the nitty-gritty of gardening. She proudly proclaims herself as a ‘dirt worshipper’ and can often be found deep in the garden, covered in soil and singing to her plants. As a self-proclaimed ‘plant whisperer’, Caroline believes that plants need love and attention just like any other living thing, and she loves to give them both. When she’s not tending to her garden, you can often find her researching the latest gardening trends, or teaching others how to make their gardens thrive
Dr. Garth A. Cambray
Dr. Garth A. Cambray is a Canadian/South African entrepreneur and beekeeper with 28 years of experience in apiculture and specializes in adding value to honey. His Ph.D. research developed a new advanced continuous fermentation method for making mead that has resulted in a number of companies globally being able to access markets for mead. His company, Makana Meadery, exports honey mead to the USA where it is available to discerning connoisseurs. He has also developed technologies to commercially manufacture organic honey vinegar in Zambia for export globally. He holds a few patents globally in the ethanol industry and believes in technology and knowledge transfer for human development and environmental sustainability. One of his proudest achievements is the fact that the wind farm he started at one of his old apiary sites has essentially made his hometown carbon neutral.
Meri Gasem
Mary is a passionate gardener who loves spending her days getting her hands dirty and nurturing her plants. She’s an avid reader of gardening magazines and is always looking for new ways to make her garden thrive. When not outside tending to her plants, Mary can be found inside reading up on the latest gardening trends, comparing notes with fellow gardeners, and finding the perfect pottery planter for her next planting project.