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Jessica Ford

Jessica Ford is an avid gardener and garden writer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is a self-described horticulture nerd and plant addict with more than 10 years of experience in the garden industry. Jessica shares her eco- and budget-friendly gardening tips at https://frugalgardengal.com.

12 Cold Hardy Tropical Plants to Grow Now

Jessica Ford Jul 16, 2019 0

Grow cold hardy tropical plants in temperate areas of the USA to give your garden a totally new look. Use these 12 cold hardy tropical plants and enjoy the tropics in your…
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7 Perfect Patio Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

Jessica Ford Jun 26, 2019 0

Dwarf varieties of orange, apple, lemon, fig, peach and pomegranate trees make perfect patio fruit trees. Grow these dwarf trees in containers on patios, decks, balconies and any…
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How to Create a Dog-Friendly Yard

Jessica Ford May 15, 2019 0

Everyone's heard that dogs and gardens don't mix. It doesn't have to be that way! Use these tips to make a dog-friendly yard. Your plants, and your pets, will thank you.
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Beware of Fake Seed Scams Online this Spring

Jessica Ford Apr 12, 2019 0

Colorful or unusual plants can be found everywhere online this time of year. And while most of these are 100% real many others are not. Avoid disappointment by following these…
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9 Great Garden Catalogs in 2019

Jessica Ford Jan 13, 2019 0

A list of some of our favorite garden catalogs in 2019 to buy heirlooms, hybrids, and everything that’s new and trending!
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners

Jessica Ford Dec 27, 2018 0

Did you make any gardening resolutions for the coming New Year? Whether you’re a horticultural expert or you want to try gardening for the first time, these are my favorite New…
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Six Lessons I Learned from Garden Failure

Jessica Ford Sep 27, 2018 0

Garden failure is a harsh reality. But every garden failure offers a chance to learn, to grow, and to become a better gardener.
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Plant Seeds Now for a Tasty Fall Harvest

Jessica Ford Aug 9, 2018 0

Many gardeners let their gardens go at the end of the summer season. But fall is the perfect time to plant seeds for another delicious crop of fresh vegetables.
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Eat Your Weeds

Jessica Ford Aug 1, 2018 0

You might be surprised at how many of those weeds infiltrating your garden beds are edible. These common weeds that are good to eat put spinach to shame.
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