Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesdays? Tell me because I want to find them and convince them that they’re incredibly wrong in their thinking. Mexican food is delicious and usually easy to make, and every ...
The Dangers of Neonicotinoids Every Gardener Should Know
You've probably heard of neonicotinoids, a class of insecticide that can help control pest populations. While they have their uses, what you may not know is that these chemicals could have serious ...
20 Indoor and Outdoor Plants that Don’t Need Sun
I’ve been lucky enough to observe plants growing in a variety of environments. As a gardener, seeing the difference between the growth rate of a garden in bright sun as opposed to full shade was ...
14 Versatile Herbs That Grow in the Shade
We don't always have ideal growing conditions for our plants. Sometimes, we have to make do with a shady patch in the corner of the yard. If that's the case for you, it's time to get familiar with ...
50 Edible Wild Plants You Can Forage for a Free Meal
Edible wild plants are all around us, growing anywhere from the cracks of a city sidewalk to the hillsides of a mountain forest. There's a garden of free food out there waiting to be harvested if you ...
Learn How to Test Soil pH and Make Your Garden Blossom
I have vivid memories of chemistry class in high school, sitting in the lab with other students and trying to remember the pH of different substances. I always had trouble recalling the scale and ...
The Truth About Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden
I drink a lot of coffee. On cold days, there’s nothing like the comfort of having a hot mug of coffee in your hands. In the summer, I love drinking iced coffee with a hint of sweetener. While I’m a ...
The Benefits of Gardening for Mental Health
If you've ever felt better after digging around in the garden, it isn't just in your mind. There's actual science to support the idea that gardening has major mental health benefits, helping you ...
How to Use Compost Correctly in Your Garden
Sooner or later, every gardener wants to figure out how to make the most out of their compost. When we moved into our home, we noticed that the previous owners left a compost bin and I was gleeful ...