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When to Cut Back Penstemons
When to Cut Back Penstemons
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Growing Liatris from Seed: Simple Steps
Growing Liatris from Seed: Simple Steps
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Pruning Dianthus: Quick, Easy Snips for More Blooms
Pruning Dianthus: Quick, Easy Snips for More Blooms
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Pruning Winter Jasmine: Simple Guide
Pruning Winter Jasmine: Simple Guide
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Repotting a Bay Tree: 6 Easy Steps
Repotting a Bay Tree: 6 Easy Steps
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Do Hollyhocks Bloom Every Year?
Do Hollyhocks Bloom Every Year?
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Sweet Peas Powdery Mildew: How to Avoid It
Sweet Peas Powdery Mildew: How to Avoid It
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How to Propagate Sedum
How to Propagate Sedum
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How to Grow Geranium Cuttings
How to Grow Geranium Cuttings
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Growing Gaura in Containers
Growing Gaura in Containers
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Growing Wildflowers in Pots: Easy Guide
Growing Wildflowers in Pots: Easy Guide
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What to Plant in February
What to Plant in February
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How to Grow Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus)
How to Grow Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus)
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Propagate Lavender Plants The Easy Way
Propagate Lavender Plants The Easy Way
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Borage Companion Planting: The Best Pairings
Borage Companion Planting: The Best Pairings
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How Much Sun Does a Garden Need?
How Much Sun Does a Garden Need?
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How to Grow Phlox
How to Grow Phlox
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When to Plant Snowdrops
When to Plant Snowdrops
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The 10 Best Edible Flowers to Grow
The 10 Best Edible Flowers to Grow
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When to Plant Crocus
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Tree Fern Care: From Pruning to Winter Protection
Tree Fern Care: From Pruning to Winter Protection
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How to Grow Bleeding Heart
How to Grow Bleeding Heart
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Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs The Easy Way
Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs The Easy Way
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How to Grow Sweet Woodruff Ground Cover
How to Grow Sweet Woodruff Ground Cover
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Propagating Aeonium: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Propagating Aeonium: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
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What is Succession Planting? Grow More in Less Space
What is Succession Planting? Grow More in Less Space
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Seeds to Sow in January
Seeds to Sow in January
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Flowers That Attract Ladybugs For Natural Pest Control
Flowers That Attract Ladybugs For Natural Pest Control
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Growing Nasturtium Flowers: From Seed to Bloom
Growing Nasturtium Flowers: From Seed to Bloom
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When to Cut Dahlias Back: Easy Guide
When to Cut Dahlias Back: Easy Guide
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Welcome to Meadowlark Journal

I’m Laura Azcarraga, an RHS Level 2 certified horticulturist, and I’m here to help you level up your green-thumb game—even if your “garden” is basically a windowsill.

Let’s talk growing your own organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers with a fresh, modern spin on city-friendly gardening.

We’ll cover everything from companion planting to container gardens and even how to make the most of those shady corners.

Because let’s be real: nothing beats the bragging rights of saying, “Yeah, I grew that tomato myself.”

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When to Cut Back Penstemons
When to Cut Back Penstemons
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Growing Liatris from Seed: Simple Steps
Growing Liatris from Seed: Simple Steps
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Pruning Dianthus: Quick, Easy Snips for More Blooms
Pruning Dianthus: Quick, Easy Snips for More Blooms
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Pruning Winter Jasmine: Simple Guide
Pruning Winter Jasmine: Simple Guide
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Do Hollyhocks Bloom Every Year?
Do Hollyhocks Bloom Every Year?
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Sweet Peas Powdery Mildew: How to Avoid It
Sweet Peas Powdery Mildew: How to Avoid It
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How to Propagate Sedum
How to Propagate Sedum
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How to Grow Geranium Cuttings
How to Grow Geranium Cuttings
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Growing Gaura in Containers
Growing Gaura in Containers
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Growing Wildflowers in Pots: Easy Guide
Growing Wildflowers in Pots: Easy Guide
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What to Plant in February
What to Plant in February
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How to Grow Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus)
How to Grow Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus)
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How to Grow Phlox
How to Grow Phlox
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When to Plant Snowdrops
When to Plant Snowdrops
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The 10 Best Edible Flowers to Grow
The 10 Best Edible Flowers to Grow
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When to Plant Crocus
When to Plant Crocus
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How to Grow Bleeding Heart
How to Grow Bleeding Heart
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Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs The Easy Way
Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs The Easy Way
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How to Grow Sweet Woodruff Ground Cover
How to Grow Sweet Woodruff Ground Cover
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Propagating Aeonium: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Propagating Aeonium: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
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Flowers That Attract Ladybugs For Natural Pest Control
Flowers That Attract Ladybugs For Natural Pest Control
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Growing Nasturtium Flowers: From Seed to Bloom
Growing Nasturtium Flowers: From Seed to Bloom
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When to Cut Dahlias Back: Easy Guide
When to Cut Dahlias Back: Easy Guide
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Growing Echinacea from Seed
Growing Echinacea from Seed
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Are Tulips Perennial?
Are Tulips Perennial?
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Bedding Plants for Winter: The Only Ones You Need
Bedding Plants for Winter: The Only Ones You Need
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Simple Guide to Gardening Terms for Beginners
Simple Guide to Gardening Terms for Beginners
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How to Harvest Nasturtium Seeds
How to Harvest Nasturtium Seeds
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What is Water Wise Gardening?
What is Water Wise Gardening?
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Bulb Lasagne in 4 Easy Steps
Bulb Lasagne in 4 Easy Steps
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Vegetable Garden

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How Much Sun Does a Garden Need?
How Much Sun Does a Garden Need?
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What is Succession Planting? Grow More in Less Space
What is Succession Planting? Grow More in Less Space
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Seeds to Sow in January
Seeds to Sow in January
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Planting Tomatoes in Raised Beds
Planting Tomatoes in Raised Beds
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Can You Compost Tomato Plants?
Can You Compost Tomato Plants?
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Vegetables to Plant in Spring
Vegetables to Plant in Spring
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Planting Onions in Fall
Planting Onions in Fall
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Easy to Grow Tomatoes
Easy to Grow Tomatoes
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No Dig Gardening Method: Grow More with Less Effort
No Dig Gardening Method: Grow More with Less Effort
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Growing Tomatoes in a Grow Bag
Growing Tomatoes in a Grow Bag
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Growing Asparagus in Raised Beds: Easy Steps
Growing Asparagus in Raised Beds: Easy Steps
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Quick Homemade Tomato Fertilizer
Quick Homemade Tomato Fertilizer
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How to Plant a Strawberry Patch That Continually Produces Fruit
How to Plant a Strawberry Patch That Continually Produces Fruit
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Problems Growing Radishes and How to Fix Them
Problems Growing Radishes and How to Fix Them
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Growing Beets in Containers Successfully
Growing Beets in Containers Successfully
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When to Harvest Swiss Chard
When to Harvest Swiss Chard
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Problems Growing Rhubarb: Simple Fixes
Problems Growing Rhubarb: Simple Fixes
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Growing Tomatoes in Shade: Top 6 Varieties
Growing Tomatoes in Shade: Top 6 Varieties
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Powdery Mildew on Zucchini: The Best Natural Remedies 
Powdery Mildew on Zucchini: The Best Natural Remedies 
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What is a Kitchen Garden?
What is a Kitchen Garden?
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Companion Plants for Raspberries (And Which Ones to Avoid)
Companion Plants for Raspberries (And Which Ones to Avoid)
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How Often to Water Seedlings
How Often to Water Seedlings
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A Guide to Growing Perfect Greenhouse Cucumbers
A Guide to Growing Perfect Greenhouse Cucumbers
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The Best Seed Starting Mix
The Best Seed Starting Mix
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Why is My Tomato Plant Not Flowering?
Why is My Tomato Plant Not Flowering?
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The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
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The Best Potatoes to Grow in Bags
The Best Potatoes to Grow in Bags
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The Best Vegetables to Grow in a Raised Bed from Seed
The Best Vegetables to Grow in a Raised Bed from Seed
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Growing Carrots in Containers: The Ultimate Guide
Growing Carrots in Containers: The Ultimate Guide
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Maximize Your Zucchini Harvest: Companion Planting Guide
Maximize Your Zucchini Harvest: Companion Planting Guide
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Repotting a Bay Tree: 6 Easy Steps
Repotting a Bay Tree: 6 Easy Steps
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Propagate Lavender Plants The Easy Way
Propagate Lavender Plants The Easy Way
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Borage Companion Planting: The Best Pairings
Borage Companion Planting: The Best Pairings
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Lavender Pruning: A Simple Guide
Lavender Pruning: A Simple Guide
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Companion Planting Lemon Balm
Companion Planting Lemon Balm
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Companion Plants for Thyme
Companion Plants for Thyme
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How Often to Water Rosemary
How Often to Water Rosemary
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Growing Herbs in Water: A Simple Guide
Growing Herbs in Water: A Simple Guide
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Propagating Sage: A Simple Guide
Propagating Sage: A Simple Guide
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Propagate Oregano: How to Multiply Your Herbs
Propagate Oregano: How to Multiply Your Herbs
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Growing Mint from Cuttings: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Growing Mint from Cuttings: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
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Sage Companion Plants: Boost Your Garden's Health
Sage Companion Plants: Boost Your Garden's Health
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The Best Companion Plants for Dill
The Best Companion Plants for Dill
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The Best Chive Companion Plants
The Best Chive Companion Plants
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The Easiest Ways to Keep Cilantro from Bolting
The Easiest Ways to Keep Cilantro from Bolting
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Growing Oregano in a Pot: A Simple Guide
Growing Oregano in a Pot: A Simple Guide
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The Best Basil Companion Plants
The Best Basil Companion Plants
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How to Start a Raised Bed Herb Garden
How to Start a Raised Bed Herb Garden
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Mint to Be Together: Choosing Companion Plants for Mint
Mint to Be Together: Choosing Companion Plants for Mint
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How to Dry Dill: A Simple Guide
How to Dry Dill: A Simple Guide
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Rosemary Companion Plants: Enhancing Your Garden's Health
Rosemary Companion Plants: Enhancing Your Garden's Health
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How to Harvest Basil Seeds the Right Way
How to Harvest Basil Seeds the Right Way
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Herbs That Actually Grow Well in Shade
Herbs That Actually Grow Well in Shade
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Companion Planting for Parsley: Parsley's Perfect Partners
Companion Planting for Parsley: Parsley's Perfect Partners
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Growing Chives in Pots: The Ultimate Guide
Growing Chives in Pots: The Ultimate Guide
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Growing Thyme from Seed: How to Plant and Harvest
Growing Thyme from Seed: How to Plant and Harvest
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When Does Lavender Bloom? 
When Does Lavender Bloom? 
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The Undisputed Best Oregano Companion Plants
The Undisputed Best Oregano Companion Plants
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How to Prune Dill
How to Prune Dill
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How to Propagate Basil Like a Pro
How to Propagate Basil Like a Pro
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