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A honeybee collects nectar from a flower. (njmcc/istockphoto.com)

How Not to Get Stung By Bees

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 15, 2013

It is no secret that the author of this article is a big fan of honey bees and bumble bees, and an unabashed promoter of bee-friendly landscaping. That is why I choose to begin this...


A hummingbird visits a flower. (magicmonkey/Flickr)

Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies to Your Garden

Posted by Cris Carl | May 20, 2012

Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden not only can bring a sense of delight, but tie you into something greater as well. “You can enjoy the full circle in your...


Bt makes these roses bloom. (Roses and photo by Erica Glasener.)

The Only Insecticide I Use

Posted by Erica Glasener | Apr 12, 2012

The plants I grow in my garden, both ornamental and edible, must not only survive but thrive without requiring a regular spray program. The one exception in my Atlanta, Georgia garden...


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Dirty Dozen Garden Products & the President's Summer House Sold

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Dec 06, 2011

Today's Links We Like High Utility Light and Power Gifts ― Unclutterer. By an Open Fire ― The Adventures of Tartanscot. President Obama's "Summer White House" Sold ― Curbed. ...


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Best Dog Breeds for Home Protection

Posted by Cris Carl | Nov 13, 2011

Nearly any dog can be trained to protect a home. However, certain dogs have been bred as watch dogs, whose job is to alert their owner of intruders or dangers. Others are bred as guard...


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Household Uses for Cayenne Pepper

Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Oct 05, 2011

The fiery bite of cayenne pepper can make food sing with flavor, but did you know that this dried spice also has many practical uses around the home, too? Here are the top seven ways...


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Garden Pests: Garlic is Your Enemy!

Posted by Steve Graham | Jul 12, 2011

Garlic isn’t just for keeping vampires away. Pungent garlic also controls garden pests in at least three proven ways, according to several leading garden experts and authors. Companion...


Allium christophii, Lysimachia and Epimedium.  Photo by Erica Glasener.

A Garden that Deer Won't Eat

Posted by | Jul 07, 2011

With the explosion of the deer population across the US, gardeners are often forced to find ways to deal with these pests. There are a variety of ways to keep deer from treating your...