It’s that time of the year again when the repeated garden tasks start to feel like a chore. The incessant uncooperative weather continues to stress me out. Pests pop up unexpectedly just in time to ...
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 ...
19 Plants That Purify the Air in Your Home or Office
Houseplants aren’t just excellent companions because they brighten rooms. They allow you to experience the outdoors inside the comfort of your home. beyond that, did you know that they can improve ...
Growing Catnip: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Catnip
Catnip is a perennial herb well-known for its ability to drive felines crazy. What it's less known for is its potential to help with a variety of human ailments, from anxiety to migraines. Whether ...
Unlocking the Secrets to Growing Underground Plants
Underground plants - also known as root vegetables - are vegetables whose main edible portion is the root. While the leaves of many root vegetables are edible, they’re secondary to the edible part, ...
18 Winter Vegetables and the Best Varieties for Cold Climates
Where I live, the winters leave us in a deep freeze, rendering the growing season shorter than I'd like. I also have to deal with a lot of unpredictability in terms of weather. A snowstorm can crop up ...
Acidic Soil: What It Means and How to Deal with It
Acidic soil can be a challenge in the garden. Some plants love it, and some plants hate it. If your soil's pH is too low, your plants will struggle to survive. Acidic soil doesn't have to be a death ...
Growing Fennel: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Fennel
These days, you'll find me growing fennel every year, but a few years ago, I didn't pay much attention to this frilly-topped veg until it appeared in my CSA basket. I wasn’t sure how to use it or if I ...
Growing Jerusalem Artichokes: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest
I first tried Jerusalem artichokes about a decade ago (oh geez, I feel old saying that). I received a paper bag full of them in a CSA basket, and I remember wondering, "what the heck are these weird ...