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Steve Bender

Steve Bender grew up in Lutherville, MD and was exiled to Alabama in 1983 for reasons that remain secret to this day. He loves fried okra and often selects dinner wine based on whether it goes well with fried okra. His mission is to make gardening uplifting, accessible, and inspirational to all. He will no doubt succeed.
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Planting & Care

How To Fix Crape Murder

Southerners are fixated on crape myrtles — mainly because we see so many crape-murdered
By: Steve Bender
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February 4, 2020
3 varying sized galvanized planters in a raised bricked walled garden bed container Boxwood and red Verbena and footballs
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Welcome guests with a team spirit game day garden from Southern Living

Want to create your own game day garden?
By: Steve Bender
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February 4, 2020
Plan Your Garden

The Best What-a-Petalums—You Know, Them Purple Bushes

By Steve Bender, The Grumpy Gardener, Blogger for Southern Living® Magazine
By: Steve Bender
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October 30, 2019
Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Growing Rhododendrons in the South

Grumpy’s Guide to Rhododendrons
By: Steve Bender
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November 12, 2019
Planting & Care

Ask Grumpy Gardener: What To Do When Your Gardenia Leaves Turn Black

Gardenia leaves turning black? Learn what’s causing it & how to fix it!
By: Steve Bender
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November 13, 2019

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