I’ve never failed at growing beans. Even when I’m careless in my planting, and the weather goes a little haywire, I end up with a sizeable harvest. In other words, beans are easy to grow - and edamame ...
Growing Celeriac: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
It’s one of the ugliest vegetables you’ll encounter in your CSA basket or at the farmer’s market, but it’s also surprisingly flavorful and incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Welcome to the weird and ...
Everything You Need to Know About Organic Pesticides
No one wants to use harsh chemicals around their family and pets, but at the same time, we all want to destroy the pests that plague us. So conventional pesticides are out, but what about organic ...
How to Make Compost – The Complete Guide
Composting may seem like a daunting venture for the new gardener, but it’s really quite simple. Following a few crucial rules is the key to making black gold for your garden. In fact, learning how ...
17 Low or No-Cost Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
Is there anything more rewarding than gifting surprises to the ones you love? If you’re struggling to find a Christmas present for the gardeners in your life, check out our list of gift ideas for the ...
The Best Christmas Plants for Celebrating the Holidays
Christmas is right around the corner and I’ve already begun to decorate my home with holiday accents. The wreath on my door is up, string lights have been strung, and tinsel has been tossed - and ...
The Best Organic Weed Control Methods Out There
I'm all about finding quick and easy ways to deal with the less exciting parts of gardening, but sometimes I don't want to use harsh chemicals to control weeds. It's a conundrum. That's where organic ...
How to Use Soil Blocks to Start Your Seeds Better
I’m sick of seed starting. Every year, my enthusiasm is stolen by problems that arise during the process. This year, a fungal disease knocked out a whole shelf of plants. It wasn’t the first season I ...
16 Clever DIY Plant Marker Ideas For Your Garden
Every year I think I can get away with not using plant markers, and I'm proven horribly wrong. Even so, I continue to have faith in my terrible memory when I'm starting seedlings and sowing seeds in ...