Father’s Day Gifts For the Gardener, Grill Master, Gamer and Gadget Guy

June 1, 2023

Our curated selection of Father’s Day gifts for every guy on your list.

 

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Classic Plant Subscription Box
Grow a garden with this monthly subscription box of easy-care plants in a 6” diameter grow pot and … Read More...

Everything You Might Not Know About Dahlias

February 16, 2023

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With 42 species and over 50,000 named dahlia cultivars, there are many things about this flower that even the most accomplished gardener may not know. Some fun dahlia facts:

Native to Mexico
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How To Revive a Dying Japanese Maple Tree

December 19, 2022

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Japanese maples are renowned for bringing dramatic autumn color to the garden. Their compact size, graceful habit and vivid red, orange, purple and golden yellow foliage make these ornamental trees a … Read More...

Urban Gardens Most Epic Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!

December 3, 2022

Urban Gardens Holiday Gift Guide

For whatever and whomever you celebrate, indoors or out, here’s my biggest and greatest ever holiday gift guide packed with handpicked stylish, functional, and just plain fun home and garden gifts.

 

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Walnut Garden Scissors
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Fun and Educational Nature and Gardening Gifts For Kids

November 28, 2022

For children of all ages and the young at heart alike, here are my picks for some of the coolest fun and educational nature and gardening gifts for kids:

Edited with new products 12-26-22.

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Greenhouse and Garden Set
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27 Garden Theme Holiday Ornaments

November 26, 2022

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Celebrate the garden and gardener with these 27 garden theme holiday ornaments. And many are on sale!

 

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Garden Seed Packets
$24.99 $22.49

 

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Birdcage With Bird
$30

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Set of Four Glass Gardening Ornaments
$49.50 $27.65

 

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Rhinestone Chicken
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How and Why to Pre-Chill Bulbs Before Planting in Fall

October 20, 2022

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After summer’s scorching heat, autumn’s cooler temps have arrived, signaling the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Fall-planted bulbs may not offer instant gratification but will provide post-winter blooms worth the wait. 

Depending on where you garden, you … Read More...

How To Bring a Dull Dorm Room to Life With Plants

October 12, 2022

Updated October 2022

College dorms can be sterile and lacking in personality, but there are fun ways to personalize the space and bring nature indoors. Adding plants and nature-themed objects can bring a dull dorm room to life.

 

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10 Best Ergonomic Gardening Tools

October 10, 2022

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Ergonomic gardening tools for seniors and folks with disabilities can make planting bulbs, weeding, pruning, and general gardening much easier on the joints. And they make great holiday gifts! Here are some of our faves:


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Garden Claw Gloves
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How to Protect Garden Plants During Heatwaves

September 4, 2022

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The world is getting hotter. 100 degrees in the Arctic? Yes, that happened in June 2020.  Gardeners in zones that have never dealt with scorching temperatures must now learn how to protect garden plants during Read More...

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