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You are here: Home / Gardening Tips / General / Top 20 Gardening Blogs 2013

Top 20 Gardening Blogs 2013

Updated : June 17, 2024

29 Comments

It’s that time of the year again, and if you’re a gardener looking to plant beautiful flowers, fruits, and vegetables, catching the latest gardening blogs is something you are sure to find enjoyable as well as beneficial.

Why Read a Blog?

These gardening blogs offer a world of information to those who choose to read them. In one website you can find information about gardening, from the right times to plant seeds to pruning and everything in between. You can read personal stories of gardening, sometimes funny, sometimes serious and at other times packed with information. Variety is the spice of life, and inside of a blog there is certainly plenty to go around.

When you are ready to learn more about gardening from others who share in your passion, take a look at these 20 blogs. They are among the best that are out there, providing you with a fun time combined with valuable information. You will appreciate the many things these blogs have to offer to you.

Top 20 Gardening Blogs

1. Allen Becker-GardenGuru

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You can visit Allen Becker’s blog at http://allanbecker-gardenguru.squarespace.com/. This blog earns a spot on the top 20 list for many reasons. Of course it is a delightful read, which is of the most importance, but that is just the beginning of what you will find. You will find Allen offering gardening advice, tips, stories and more on here, all written to leave you fulfilled.

2. Garden Bliss

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Visit http://sacgardening.blogspot.com/ to learn for yourself why this is one of the top gardening blogs. From a California gardener, Angela’s Garden Bliss blog features many excellent tips for those on the West Coast, but a mixture of information that can help gardeners across the world.

3. In My Kitchen Garden

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In My Kitchen Garden is a witty and insightful blog that takes the place of Farm Girl fare. The blog is tons of fun to read, and actually makes you think that you are talking to an old friend. Read this blog with a click http://inmykitchengarden.blogspot.com/.

4. Home Gardening Tips

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This blog, written by Bill Stanley, provides practical gardening tips, advice and more. Bill shares his extensive knowledge of all types of gardening in his blog, all in a easy and fun to read style. You can visit his site at http://www.home-gardening-tips.com/

5. Garden Voices

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Garden Voices is another fun gardening blog sure to be enjoyed. This blog offers personal stories, tips and information that is well put together, easy to understand and fun to read. It can be found at http://voices.gardenweb.com/garden_voices/

6. Idaho Gardener

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Mary Ann Newcomer offers the world this tell it like it is blog, filled with tips, advice, stories and helpful gardening information designed specifically for those calling the potato state home. http://www.gardensofthewildwildwest.com/

7. Veggie Gardening Tips

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A straight-forward, practical blog offering stories, tips, gardening techniques and secrets, Veggie Gardening Tips is an easy-to-use, easy-to-read blog that is loved by many and worth your visit. Visit the blog at http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/.

8. Tiny Farm Blog

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This blog is absolutely packed with entries providing readers with all they could want or need regarding gardening. There are tons of great photographs accompanying the blogs, helping to bring the information to life. See it for yourself-http://tinyfarmblog.com/.

9. The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

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The Cheap Vegetable Garden blog will help you learn how to grow big, delicious veggies and fruit for a whole lot less. Plus, there is a ton of other information found inside of the blogs that you can appreciate. Pay your visit to http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/ and see what is offered.

10. Skippy’s Vegetable Garden

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Skippy’s is a vegetable farmer located near Boston. His blog is essential and a top choice as it offers so much. You can get an inside look at gardening at Skippy’s, while also sharing in his knowledge, gaining tips and more. Visit http://carletongarden.blogspot.com/ to see for yourself.

11. Heirloom Gardener

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Are you looking to create a prize winning garden? If so, pay a visit to http://heirloomgardener.blogspot.com/ and take advantage of the great blog before you. There you will find plenty of gardening advice, helpful hints and tips and more. It is all well-written and fun to read, keeping you interested and wanting more.

12. Garden Rant

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Do you have a rant about your garden? We all do, and this blog puts it all into perspective. You will find a ton of helpful gardening information, but so much more, too. This information is fun and entertaining and certainly worthy of your time. Visit Garden Rant at http://gardenrant.com/.

13. You Grow Girl

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You Grow Girl is another fun filled blog. It is well-established, with a history of more than 12 years. The focus on this blog is organic gardening, and you can certainly count on Gayla Trail to provide you with knowledge. Another great feature- the local groups that helps you connect to gardeners in your local area.

14. Gardening Gone Wild

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Gardening Gone Wild is great for beginner gardeners, with a very helpful format and tons of starting information. There is also an ideas gallery that can help you bring out your gardening creativity. Check it out for yourself by visiting http://www.gardeninggonewild.com/.

15. This Garden is Illegal

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This Garden is Illegal is available at http://www.thisgardenisillegal.com/. It deserves a spot on the top 20 list because it is useful and helpful while also filling your need for entertainment. Many blogs can be found, offering an adornment of gardening information.

16. A Corner Garden

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This Nebraska based blog has been voted as the best in the state several times. If you live in the state or nearby, or simply want a great blog to read, check them out. The blog is beautifully designed, easy-to-use and plenty of fun. You can visit it at http://acornergarden.blogspot.com/.

17. The Garden Interior

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Visit this blog at http://www.thegardeninterior.com/. When you visit you will love what you see. You can find hope, inspiration, tips and advice, all in a great format that is reader friendly and entertaining.

18. Plant Whatever Brings You Joy

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This exciting site has lots of blogs and information that gardeners can appreciate. There are even fun contests and giveaways! The blog has a solid reputation and you will enjoy what you read. You can visit it at http://plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com/.

19. The Garden Blog

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This is one of the best gardening blogs that you will find. There are plenty of great entries that provide unique information you may not have known before hand. Gardening will become so much easier for you with the information found inside of this blog. There’s also personality found in the blog, helping you feel like Jessica, blog writer, is your close friend. You can visit it at http://thegardenblog.blogspot.com/.

20. Backyard Gardening Blog

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Backyard Gardening Blog is a delightful read that can be accessed at http://www.gardeningblog.net/. The blog offers plenty of fun and entertainment, with helpful gardening tips, advice, information and more. The best thing about the blog is the beautiful photos that accommodates the posts. They bring true color to what you are reading.

While these are the 20 best blogs out there, there are certainly hundreds of other choices out there. If you are a gardener at heart, check out these blogs, as well as the others that are out there. You will love what you find within the blogs!

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Comments

  1. Vijay kumar says

    May 19, 2021 at 3:35 am

    outstanding potting mix which is entirely different from other gardeners. To know more about us:

    Reply
  2. Avinash says

    May 19, 2021 at 3:33 am

    Thanks for sharing this idea with us.

    Reply
  3. Advika Arora says

    December 26, 2017 at 4:52 am

    I really love these blogs ! I have read of some these blogs . This for putting all together.. I would love to have my blog ( http://acegardener.com/ ) considered for the next year. Thanks & figures crossed. 🙂

    Reply
  4. HamptonBay Depot says

    November 5, 2017 at 5:51 am

    This is 2017 Bro, there are now thousand new blogs. update your content by time to help users finding great Gardening Blog. and Thanks for the list.

    Reply
  5. mark waugh says

    April 9, 2017 at 8:09 am

    Its a great collection .

    Here are some other garden blogs for comprehensive genuine tips

    1. http://noels-garden.blogspot.com/
    2. http://www.bhg.com/
    3. https://agreatgarden.com/

    Reply
  6. Rajesh says

    December 28, 2016 at 6:18 am

    Gardening is the best hobby in the world. It gives lot of happiness to watch the plant grow. I have my own small garden in the backyard. Thank you for the article.

    Reply
  7. Mydreamgarden says

    August 10, 2016 at 7:25 am

    Thanks for great list .
    My dream garden has a unique way of solving all your greenhouse problems like Organic Terrace Gardening, Balcony vegetable gardening. Vegetable gardening in Bangalore. May it be full fill all yours Organic Garden Set-up contact in Bangalore or may it be the potting mix, after 4 years of survey and never tiring experiments with different materials and proportion, my dream garden has come up with an extraordinary, outstanding potting mix which is entirely different from other gardeners. To know more about us: http://www.mydreamgarden.in/about-organic-terrace-gardening-bangalore

    Reply
  8. Raghu Kumar says

    July 27, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Plants are beautiful. No matter how depressed you are, just go and sit near the plants and you will feel better.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 27, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Raghu,

      You’ve got that right!

      Reply
  9. Shakti Vel says

    June 22, 2016 at 9:16 am

    Keeping the plants where it receives sufficient sunlight is very important. Thank you for the good article.

    Reply
  10. Cheap Exotic Plants says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:29 am

    thanks for this great list, read some great nursery tips about Acers, Shurbs, Grasses, like, climate conditions, how to plant and many more, even any one can buy online from there.

    Reply
  11. azimabdul says

    August 27, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Excellent list.
    It’s really going to help us…

    Reply
  12. Kevin says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:03 am

    That’s a great list. This would be a great help in improving the knowledge about gardening. Thanks a lot for the share.

    Reply
  13. Emma says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:24 am

    Thank you so much for sharing these blogs! I am new in the gardening work and I read everything connected with it. Thanks again!

    Reply
  14. Johan says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Thank you so much for this list. I’ve been looking for some good gardening blogs but wasn’t able to find a lot untill i stumbled upon your post. Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Bob says

    March 9, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Mike just a quick question for you. I’ve found some awesome wax planter pots and would like to transplant some indoor tropical plants to them, would it harm the plants?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:24 pm

      Bob,
      I don’t see how or why it would harm your plants. But I really don’t know what the pots are truly made of so I am guessing.

      Reply
  16. Edwards Donovan Landscapes Pty Ltd says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:38 am

    Excellent list! it’s really going to help us…

    Reply
  17. Judy says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    Enjoyed reading you blog, I hope next year I will be on your top 20 list.

    http://judyscottagegarden.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  18. PATTI LAW POGGI says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Dear Mike – I enoy reading all the above questions but where are the answers? I know you and Amber are too busy to answer each and every one, so where can we read them?

    Reply
  19. Mary Ann says

    August 1, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Mike,

    I sure appreciate your selection of my blog as one of your favorites! I just found the information.

    Happy gardening!

    Reply
  20. Marjorie says

    June 27, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Mike, I just recently “found” out about you and your business and am trying to find anything I can in your blogs, letters, etc. Just love your style of teaching and enjoy how you present and share your knowledge with others who are interested in progressing with their gardening skills. I have since propagated about 25 plants and they seem to all be taking…next I need to sign up for your course. Hope to be able to supplement my soon to receive poor little SS check! Am interested in joining the “garden family” and sharing in the fun! Would like to do this in honor of my mother and grandmother who were avid gardeners…thanks for being the motivator!!!!! Marjorie

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 1, 2013 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Marjorie, I truly appreciate your kind words. I hope you do join our family of Backyard Growers! http://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2013/03/how-to-make-65%C2%A2-per-square-inch-in-your-backyard/

      Reply
  21. The Cheap Vegetableb Gardener says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Thanks for including CVG, appear to be with great company on your list…

    Reply
    • Mike says

      June 9, 2013 at 6:05 pm

      You’re welcome, Duston created this post so I have to credit him for including you. -Mike McGroarty

      Reply
  22. Harold says

    June 8, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Great list! I’d have to add gardenweb.com which is a huge resource.

    Reply
  23. Diane says

    June 7, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    Thanks again Mike for your information. You always have the best

    Reply
  24. Kathryn/plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com says

    June 7, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Thank you so much for this honor. Deeply appreciated.

    Reply
    • Duston says

      June 7, 2013 at 9:23 pm

      No problem Kathryn… thanks for all you do!

      Reply

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