Archives by: Donna Hessel
About the author
Donna Hessel is the author of our Gardening Sweet Spots blog and has been working in gardens for as long as she can remember, pulling weeds and planting beans and radishes in her grandfather’s garden. A recent move to a smaller home and very small garden restricted to “containers only” has presented gardening challenges as well as new opportunities. She enjoys the camaraderie and benefits of belonging to the Emerald Necklace Garden Club, which is open to new members and encourages guests to attend its monthly meetings. To learn more, go to emeraldnecklacegardenclub.org.
Donna Hessel Posts
When food is missing "something," it probably needs an herb or two. Our garden guru reviews the history of herbs, just in time to gear up for growing our own this summer.
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Love to garden but challenged by your small amount of garden space? You can have the garden of your dreams if you plan well. For expert tips on small-space gardens, read on. ...
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When snow covers the ground and the winter winds blow, how do small mammals survive? Many hibernate when the temperatures drop, and finding secure shelter is essential. For tips on how humans can provide wildlife with winter habitats, read on. ...
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Sitting inside, warm and cozy, you can watch a variety of birds come to your feeders to enjoy the seeds you’ve provided that will assure their survival throughout the winter season. Selecting specific styles of feeders and seed blends will attract specific birds. How to best attract your favorites? Read on. ...
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Last season's garden has been put to bed for winter and the plant catalogs haven’t yet started to arrive yet in the mail. Now's a good time to become familiar with what’s trending in the world of gardening. You may want to consider trying something new in 2023, so read on. ...
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Our warmer-than-usual autumn temperatures have given us extra time for gardening, and that includes gathering seeds to plant next spring. Here's how to to grow more of the plants you love next year with what you already have.
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We've got a terrific recap of the Proven Winners’ Grand Garden Show on Mackinac Island in Michigan from our garden blogger Donna Hessel. It's just the antidote we need as the garden season winds down. Enjoy!
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There’s something to be said for a sweep of lush, perfectly groomed, bright green lawn. But there’s more to be said for no-mow, equally attractive, ground-cover alternatives! Wish you could eliminate some of that mowing, watering, grooming lawn-care chore? Read on for suggestions. ...
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