Tara Nolan https://savvygardening.com/author/admin/ Cultivating curiosity and confidence Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:11:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://i0.wp.com/savvygardening.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-savvyfavicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Tara Nolan https://savvygardening.com/author/admin/ 32 32 192772205 How to grow wild columbine in a garden https://savvygardening.com/wild-columbine/ https://savvygardening.com/wild-columbine/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:11:59 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=15612 I was walking by my deck one day to turn on the hose when I saw a little flash of color among the... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/english-ivy/feed/ 0 15494 Plant a ninebark: A fast-growing shrub with interesting foliage and flowers https://savvygardening.com/ninebark/ https://savvygardening.com/ninebark/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:24:13 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=15441 If you are looking to fill a space in the garden with an interesting-looking, fast-growing shrub,... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/ninebark/feed/ 0 15441 How to keep your Christmas plants alive beyond the holidays https://savvygardening.com/christmas-plants/ https://savvygardening.com/christmas-plants/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:53:43 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=15397 In November and December, retail shops from garden centers to grocery stores bring in Christmas plants... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/christmas-plants/feed/ 0 15397 Leaving plants in the garden for the birds in winter https://savvygardening.com/leaving-plants-in-the-garden-for-the-birds/ https://savvygardening.com/leaving-plants-in-the-garden-for-the-birds/#respond Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:01:13 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=15389 Much has been written over the years about winter interest perennials. However they can play a much... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/leaving-plants-in-the-garden-for-the-birds/feed/ 0 15389 How to grow spotted bee balm from seed https://savvygardening.com/spotted-bee-balm/ https://savvygardening.com/spotted-bee-balm/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:17:15 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=15303 I have various plant obsessions, but spotted bee balm is my latest. My local seed library introduced... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/spotted-bee-balm/feed/ 0 15303 When to cut back peonies: Time your pruning to help next year’s blooms https://savvygardening.com/when-to-cut-back-peonies/ https://savvygardening.com/when-to-cut-back-peonies/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:45 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=9231 After the first spring bulbs appear, the flowers I look forward to with the most anticipation in the... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/when-to-cut-back-peonies/feed/ 30 9231 Build a small lettuce table for a patio or porch https://savvygardening.com/small-lettuce-table/ https://savvygardening.com/small-lettuce-table/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:14:48 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=15246 There’s something fun and challenging about trying to fit as many veggies and herbs into a small... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/small-lettuce-table/feed/ 0 15246 When to cut back salvias: Prune in the fall or wait until spring? https://savvygardening.com/when-to-cut-back-salvias/ https://savvygardening.com/when-to-cut-back-salvias/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:09:41 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=15133 To me salvias are dependable, hardy plants that have both nice foliage and flowers. I grow a few perennial... READ MORE »

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]]> https://savvygardening.com/when-to-cut-back-salvias/feed/ 0 15133 How to collect and store dill seeds for planting or cooking https://savvygardening.com/dill-seeds/ https://savvygardening.com/dill-seeds/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:47 +0000 https://savvygardening.com/?p=10812 I’ve planted dill seeds in a raised bed once and I haven’t had to plant them since. That’s because... READ MORE »

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