Eight Crops You Can Direct-Sow Now in Warm Soil (Zones 3-…)
Direct Sowing: Quick Growth for Your Garden The soil is warm, and the frost date is behind you. This is the perfect time to consider crops that skip the indoor …
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Curly Dock Greens: A Lemony, Edible Weed You Can Cook
Discovering Edible Weeds: Culinary Hidden Gems Half the world cooks with these on purpose, yet many of us mow them over without a second glance. Edible weeds like curly dock, …
Poor Yard Soil: The Best Meadow Site for Wildflowers
The Beauty of Wildflower Meadows: Transforming Your Yard Turning your yard into a beautiful wildflower meadow may seem daunting, but knowing that the worst soil can actually serve as the …
Half Your Vegetables Need More Depth Than a 12-Inch Raised Bed
Understanding Root Depth in Raised Bed Gardening When planning your raised bed garden, it’s crucial to consider the depth of your bed, especially if it’s only 12 inches deep. This …
Pest Control vs Pollinator Gardening: Solving the Same Garden Problem
Understanding Pest Management Through Pollination The intricate relationship between gardeners and garden pests often reflects two opposing approaches: one using sprays for pests and the other utilizing flowers to attract …
No Herbicide Garden: Five Weeks with an Idle Hoe, Clean Beds and Bare Paths
The Art of Preventing Weeds in Your Garden The hoe leaning against the shed hasn’t moved in five weeks. The garden beds are clean, and astonishingly, there are no signs …
How to Regrow Vegetables from Scraps in Water
Regrowing Kitchen Scraps: A Simple Guide Have you ever thought about how to utilize the kitchen scraps you usually toss into the compost bin? Interestingly, many of these scraps can …
Aphids on Tomato Leaves: Bait for Beneficial Insects
Understanding the Role of Beneficial Insects in Your Garden The aphid on your tomato leaf isn’t a problem yet; it’s simply bait for a crucial chain of beneficial insects. When …
Twelve Fast-Establishing Flowers for Warm Soil That Feed Pollinators From First Bloom to Fall
Twelve Fast-Flowering Varieties to Support Pollinators Creating a garden that contributes to the health of pollinators can be incredibly rewarding. Certain flowers establish quickly in warm soil, providing sustenance to …
Cilantro Dies in a Pot With Basil and Rosemary; Basil Thrives, Rosemary Unchanged
Understanding Herb Growth Cycles: The Importance of Timing When planting herbs, it’s crucial to understand their different growth cycles. For example, if you plant basil, rosemary, and cilantro together in …