Hello, from the Dirty Girl…

DGG is a horticulture collective that includes writings on gardening, useful products from our brand and others, links and resources to outstanding companies and organizations, and a compelling compendium of Jenn's thoughts, ideas, interests and concerns regarding the environment. Oh! And sometimes deliberate sexual content and swearing, wrapped up in a pretty flower picture. Thanks for reading & commenting on my garden blog!

Propagation 101

We did some propagation this morning… a big word that means break off a plant and stick it in the dirt. Here’s how: Grab some free plastic gallon pots from your local nursery… you really don’t have to ask, just find the nearest dumpster and dive! Then get the best [...]

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Gucci to the rescue!

I always knew fine couture would save the world one day! Gucci isn’t just another fabulous source for expensive shoes, but they are actively trying to greenwash work on their company’s environmental impact. The bigwigs over at Gucci (who also own YSL, McQueen, McCartney, and Balenciaga) have announced that they [...]

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5 Things You Didn't Know You Can Recycle

1. Appliances Many stores will recycle your old appliances when you purchase a new one… just ask! Also, Goodwill accepts working appliances. Or you can contact Steel Recycling Institute at www.recycle-steel.org 2. Athletic Shoes One World Running will send still wearable shoes to athletes in need in Africa, Latin America, [...]

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The plants on my deck

The plants on my deck are dwindling down into hibernation mode. A couple months ago I haphazardly planted sweet pea seeds in almost very pot. They just now have started to bloom, but don’t really have the characteristically spicy scent since it’s getting colder. The only things really blooming still [...]

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*Update

Here’s an update to my caterpillar posts…

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Stay Organic

Help preserve organic integrity… A couple of clicks makes a huge difference. Come on! Dooo it! Along the same vein as the post below about greenwashing… every one’s trying to get their dirty hands on organic labels. The organic symbol is supposed to show us good from evil – but [...]

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Greenwashing… and I don't mean cleaning your veggies!

Greenwashing is used everyday by thousands of companies, and is pretty easy to spot if you have your eyes open. For example, do you really think Shell oil company is “sustainable”? Oil we take from the earth = Sustainable? Hmm. Not so much. Or… Do you really think Monsanto’s (THE INVENTORS [...]

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Fall in the Garden

Fall is the best time of year to plant. Most of your existing plants are at a time in the year they do not need to take up many nutrients and are slowing down their growing rate, thus leaving more nutrients and moisture in the ground for the new plants. [...]

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Besties

OMFG!! Diascia and Kniphofia are total besties!! And they are not like fake besties like LC and Heidi. For more besties combinations, check out annie’s annuals nursery on the resources page.

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Farm-Vet Coalition

This is in my top ten organizations to support…. The Farm-Vet Coalition information: The Farmer-Veteran Coalition seeks to help our returning veterans find employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. At the same time the Coalition hopes that some of these young men and women may help address [...]

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