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I’ve always had a soft spot for the quiet magic of plants—how they bend toward the sun, how their roots tangle beneath the soil, and how even the most stubborn weeds find a way to thrive.
My childhood summers were spent helping my grandfather in his garden in upstate New York, where he’d teach me that gardening isn’t just about growing things; it’s about patience, curiosity, and a little bit of stubbornness.
This site is where I share the lessons I’ve learned, the experiments I’ve tried (and sometimes failed at), and the joy of watching something green and alive take shape in your hands.
More from Lionel Dubois
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Planting dahlias in Texas isn't just about grabbing tubers and sticking them in the ground—it's about beating the heat and frost deadlines that can turn your 🌼 dahlias into sad, wilted stumps before they even bloom. If…
Planting garlic 🧄 in Phoenix isn’t just about picking a month—it’s about outsmarting the city’s brutal heat and unpredictable winters. Skip the wrong timing, and you’ll end up with bitter-tasting bulbs or worse, a total…
