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Taking a little time to learn the keywords and symbols found in seed catalogs can help create a successful gardening experience.

Buying plants and garden supplies by mail order from a catalog or web site is handy and can be educational but read flower plant and nursery catalogs carefully!

Logee's Tropical Plants Company specializes in ornamental tropical plants for growing indoors, or outside, in containers. Add exotic charm to your garden, inside or out!

Old House Gardens Company specializes in heirloom bulbs. See the rating of their print catalog, website and overall company.

Here are recommendations for 10 of the top catalogs that every herb enthusiast should have a copy of.

Forestfarm specializes in hard-to-find shrubs, trees and ornamental plants. See how their catalogs stacked up online and in print.

Specializing in xeric landscapes and water-wise plants, High Country Gardens has several perennials and lawn alternatives. See how High Country Gardens ranked.

Fall is a busy time in the flower garden. Use this list of reminders and tips to keep up with your fall garden chores, prepare for winter and anticipate spring!

Gardeners don't need to wait for spring to start thinking about gardening. Instead, take advantage of the following 5 tips to keep those gardening embers glowing.

Start your organic garden with organic seeds from these garden catalogs.

Autumn and Winter months signal a dormant time in the garden but gardeners don't have to hibernate as well. These are fall and winter tasks to care for garden plants.

Organic gardeners that start their plants from seeds can save money and ensure that no chemicals interfere with the growing process.

Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.

Bugs and pests are perhaps a gardener's worst enemy, but the bugs don't have to win. Find tips on fighting those pesky garden pests.

Want to beat the dreary winter dull-drums? Try growing these flowering bulb plants indoors to brighten your winter days!

Illegal in the US, Papaver somniferum continues to be a garden staple. The risks of growing poppies can be substantial as the plant produces opium, heroin, and morphine.

Hardy, low-growing, and mostly early, Species (Botanical) and Kaufmanniana (Water-Lily) tulips are delightful alternatives for spring beauty in rock gardens.

Winter in the organic vegetable garden is a time of reflection and rest, but you can also engage in limited planting and extensive planning.

Don't stop caring for your roses, bulbs, and perennials when the first snow flies. They require your occasional presence to ensure a glorious spring performance.

Early spring is a great time to get started with your garden. These 10 tips will help you and your soil get ready for spring planting.

The language of the garden can be confusing in the beginning. Knowing the difference between annuals, perennials and biennials can set the new gardener on the right path.

Use each of these gardening ideas in your natural landscape to elevate the status of your organic flower and vegetable garden from barely surviving to thriving.

Got a houseplant lover on your list, or just want to drop a few hints? Here's a list of great gift ideas!

Christmas gifts for the family gardener can be found at garden centers, hardware and discount stores.

Hesitant to start composting because you fear it will be a smelly, messy inconvenience? Read on. A compost bin can reduce your garbage bill and enrich your garden!

Growing tips help the organic gardener make the most out of limited resources.

It's crunch time-still have presents to buy? Here are some simple and inexpensive gift ideas for the plant lovers on your list.

Celebrate Mother's Day with creative and fun activities for preschoolers.

Eco-friendly paper mulches offer many advantages to gardeners.

Careful planning is critical with long-lived, perennial crops that will occupy the same space for many years, like fruit and nut trees.

The 'Butterfly Bush' has magnificent colors and is a mecca for butterflies. It is an invasive shrub, so pruning a buddleia is a must, while increasing the stock is easy.

Worm castings (a.k.a. worm poop or vermicompost), are a high nitrogen source of organic matter good for growing vegetables and flowers in the ground or in pots.

Having to go away for days or weeks can be worrisome for houseplant lovers, but this guide will provide some simple tips on how to keep your plants heathy and happy!

Pale berries echo the beauty of the snow in the winter garden. Learn about a few plants that produce white berries for winter garden interest.

Planting spring bulbs in winter will ensure colorful gardens in Spring. Choose the correct bulbs and select a suitable bulb planting area for best garden results.

Diabetics using agave as a sweetener may not be getting the health benefits they think they are from the agave plant.

If taking measurements and plotting on graph paper just isn't your style, you can still have a beautiful garden by following a few simple rules.

A strong accent plant reminiscent of heirloom gardens and cottage borders, Hollyhocks are a charming addition to any garden space. See how to cultivate the hollyhock.

By planting less appealing landscape materials and using creative deer-startling effects, gardeners are more likely to thwart this common beast.

Every successful undertaking requires a solid, well-thought-out plan. Gardening is no different.

Before building a garden, homeowners should have a clear understanding of their needs and wants - their design intent.

Learn about edible weeds that can be added to a variety of recipes. Most of these weeds can be purchased from garden centers as either established plants or seed packets.

Autumn-blooming bulbs are a wonderful way to prolong fall flowering in the garden. Choose the right ones for your site.