Rabbits are cute creatures, hopping around twitching their noses, wiggling their tails, and looking harmless. Unfortunately, these adorable fuzzy-tailed mammals also have a voracious appetite, which ...
Patio Gardening: 10 Compact Crops to Grow in a Small Space Like a Patio
“Oh, I don’t have a garden because I don’t have a backyard. I just have a patio/deck/balcony/front porch.” I’ve heard this countless times before when I casually mention my gardening hobby. People ...
Seed Scarification: How, When and Why to Scarify Seeds
Have you ever read on a packet that a seed needs scarification before planting? While it's not a common instruction, it's a handy trick to know because it speeds up and improves germination rates. ...
Summer Care Tips for Your Herb Garden
We often think of summer as the ideal time for gardening. The warm weather and ample sunlight provide plants with almost everything they need to thrive. For your herbs, however, summer can mean they ...
All About 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 ...
Growing Garlic Chives: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Garlic chives are one of my favorite herbs because they’re so incredibly easy to grow and you get a ton of flavor. Snip them throughout the growing season for a delicious onion-like garnish. The ...
Seeds Not Germinating? 12 Causes and Things to Watch For
Unfortunately, the process of germinating seeds doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, seeds simply don’t sprout. Isn’t it incredible, when things go right, how a tiny carrot seed ...
Growing Melons: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Melons are tricky to grow in my neck of the woods. The variable climate isn’t quite right for heat-loving melons to thrive. With a bit of tenacity and luck, though, anyone can succeed at growing ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Scale on Your Garden Plants
For the longest time, I thought scale was a plant disease. Boy, was I wrong! Scale insects are nasty little plant suckers that are relatively common among indoor and outdoor plants and trees. It’s ...