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Mike McGroarty Interviewed On Western Life Radio (April 4, 2020)

Updated : April 28, 2020

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Mike Does a Radio Interview

Updated : February 27, 2020

6 Comments

How to Prune Flowering Bushes the Easy Way

Updated : July 24, 2017

71 Comments

Here’s a quick lesson on how to easily prune Tango Weigela and other flowering shrubs. I’ve also included a crash-course on how to make softwood cuttings. People All Over the Country Are Getting Paid to Grow Plants Right In Their Own Backyards! It’s Easy to Get Started… Here’s How… The video below shows how nicely… Click here to read more…

Planting A Pollinator Garden

Published : April 14, 2017

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Written by Ruth Harrigan – Urban Beekeeper & Gardener As civilization continues to encroach on wild habitats it is now more imperative than ever for gardeners like us to lend a hand to all the pollinators who need a variety of flowers as a source of nectar and pollen. An oasis can be easily created… Click here to read more…

We are Giving Away a Free Backyard Growers Membership

Updated : May 31, 2016

We will begin accepting new members on June 1st, but only for a few days, so mark your calendar! You Can Learn All about Our Members Area Here. One person is going to win a Permanent Membership to Our Private Backyard Growers Business Center.  This is a $497.00 value.  Members routinely pay $497.00 or more… Click here to read more…

Win This Mantis Tiller!

Updated : January 11, 2016

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Enter below for a chance to win this Mantis Tiller. Follow the instructions using the box below to enter. ↓↓↓ a Rafflecopter giveaway The giveaway starts on January 10, 2016 at 8:00am. We’ll a draw a winner at random on April 11, 2016. The winner will be notified by email.

How to Build Your Own Solar Powered Generator

Published : September 23, 2015

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Having a solar powered generator can be functional, economical and fun. There are many different practical uses depending on the size of generator you decide to build. You can find step-by-step plans below to build a portable solar power generator and a link to get plans to build a full size solar generator. Materials List… Click here to read more…

How To Prune An Overgrown Japanese Maple Tree

Updated : April 4, 2021

196 Comments

Overgrown Japanese Maple

My oldest son, Duston, had this beautiful Japanese Maple Tree in the front of his house. It was there when he moved in. The previous owner really planted it too close to the house. If they would’ve kept a close eye on it and pruned it when necessary, it probably would’ve been fine. But it… Click here to read more…

This App Identifies Plants From Pictures

Updated : August 28, 2015

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Plant identification app that identifies plants from a photo

I don’t know how many times someone has sent me a picture and asked me to identify their “mystery plant”. Countless times! There’s now a solution… at least for anyone who owns a smartphone. (It was brought to my attention that this app was really made to identify plants from Western Europe. I didn’t realize… Click here to read more…

This Really Cool Flower Pot Grows With Your Plant

Updated : August 26, 2015

13 Comments

Expanding Flower Pot

This invention, designed by these twin sisters, is absolutely brilliant! It uses an origami-based design that allows the pot to expand to fit the sized of the plant as it grows. Bike and Begum Ayaskan, the twin designer duo, call it Growth. You definitely need to check out their website and look at the other… Click here to read more…

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Rooted cuttings of variegated weigela in bunches to harden off.

Over Wintering Rooted Cuttings.

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

Mike's Big Perennial Bed.

Mike’s Big Perennial Garden

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

A Profound Thank You from Mike.

Posted On September 1, 2022 By Mike

Finnegan keeping the sun off his head.

An Old Guy, Two Donkeys, a Puppy and a Hammock. What could possibly go wrong?

Posted On July 17, 2022 By Mike

This upside down donkey is a hoot!

An Upside Down Donkey and Cute Puppy.

Posted On July 14, 2022 By Mike

'Rockin Raspberry' Bee Balm.

‘Rockin Raspberry’ Bee Balm.

Posted On June 26, 2022 By Mike

'Bubblegum Blast' Bee Balm.

‘Bubblegum Blast’ Bee Balm

Posted On June 26, 2022 By Mike

Blue Angel Hosta.

‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

Complete Guides

Growing, Rooting and Propagating Dappled Willow in Tree Form from Cuttings.

Growing Seeds, Winter Sowing, in Milk Jugs and Kitty Litter Jugs.

The Correct Way to Pot Rooted Cuttings, Nursery Stock Liners and other Plants.

Training Arborvitae and other Conical Evergreens to Grow with a Single Leader.

How to Propagate, Root Cuttings, of Dwarf Alberta Spruce.

Recent Posts

Blue Angel Hosta.

‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

'Blue Angel'hosta is by far one of my favorite blue hostas. A big hosta like this in a perennial bed covers a lot of area and that keeps a ton of weeds at bay! These giant heart shaped leaves are very slug resistant. We have this plant in full sun. With … Read Full Article

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

'Big Daddy' hosta is one of my favorite big hostas, mostly because it's big, it's blue and it has very interested leaves that are a bit dimpled. Big Daddy hosta gets about 24" tall and 36" wide. It's hardy in zones 3 through 9, the flowers are blends of … Read Full Article

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

We sold out of 'Humpback Whale' hosta pretty early this year. Humpback Whale is pretty impressive hosta and this one really hasn't matured yet because they can get three feet high and 7 feet wide. I've also seen photos of them that show them to be a lot … Read Full Article

Ice Plant, delosperma

Ice Plant, delosperma

How pretty is that? And it's a ground hugging perennial that comes back year and year. These plants were new to our nursery last year so Pam and I planted three of them in our landscape at home. Not only did they do really well last year but they wintered … Read Full Article

Electric Red Dianthus

‘Electric Red’ Dianthus

I've been working on my perennial bed at the nursery and this Electric Red Dianthus caught my eye and was screaming "make my picture". So I did! Dianthus in general are great perennials for your garden. They are super winter hardy even here in cold … Read Full Article

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