Garden

A scant few millimeters of row cover fabric could be your secret to a thriving, successful garden — especially when the mercury drops. The...

  If you're looking for a fabulous, drought tolerant ground cover with masses of spring flowers this is the plant for you. Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens, is...

Seeds are so many things. In An Invisible Orchard, A Natural History of Seeds, Jonathan Silverton book explains: “The story of seeds, in a...

  Have that feeling like you could mess up a good thing when you have it? Like seeds. Some thrive while others die. So, how...

  Here's a look at that burning question, N-P-K? What is it all about anyway? It's on nearly every package of everything plant related, compost, fertilizers,...

  Are your pockets full of seeds? Have random envelopes and jars stuffed with the beginnings of next season’s garden? Me too. That’s how I...

I love the idea of growing more in less space. Especially if I spend little to no money and glean the benefits of homegrown...

  It’s easy to see why California poppies, Eschscholzia californica, have made their way into the hearts of gardeners throughout the world. Their golden and...

  Is it a weed, or a superfood? Make a little room for purslane to run wild in your garden or plant it with purpose, growing...

Are you wishing ladybugs would find your garden as easily as aphids? Never fear, the trick for attracting ladybugs to your garden begins with...

  The zeal of greens and other starts emerging from the soil, crisp and bright is something to look forward to. But sometimes our seedlings,...

If you’d like to understand how to start a no dig garden but aren’t sure where to begin, it’s first important to think like an ecosystem. How does nature plant itself? Then use the basic principles outlined below, experiment, and learn as you grow.

You may be asking many of the same questions as other gardeners. How to grow blueberries, care for grapes, identify weeds, and choose the...

Make your own seed bombs with these easy tips and recipe. What Are Seedbombs? Seed bombs are neat little packages of seeds, compost, and clay. They're...

  The best dahlias for you and the bees have centers that bees can reach through what are sometimes many layers of petals. Single-Flowered Dahlias If you're...

The process of collecting and saving seeds is a powerful act, igniting a cascade of positive change. On one hand, it might seem like...

Tomatoes are easy to love and easy to grow. Here are a few tips for planting them, getting you on your way to this...

  Selecting compost or planting mix can feel like gambling. You know soil is the heart of your garden, that what you grow and how...

While there are benefits to having a lawn there are 5 just as valuable benefits to shrink it and mow less. What's a Lawn Got...

Give your seedlings a headstart and make your own seed starting mix. Your next bumper crop is right around the corner, waiting in a handful...