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 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 ...
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 ...
Growing Shallots: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I learned about shallots when I got my first CSA basket years ago. I encountered a slew of vegetables that I had never heard of before, shallots included. In my household, shallots were often the name ...
24 Winter Flowers That Will Add Vibrant Color to Your Garden
If you're feeling gloomy about the dreary winter days, consider adding some color to your garden with a few winter flowers. While the dormant season has its own beauty, sometimes the lack of vibrancy ...
Growing Mesclun Greens: A Complete Guide to Planting, Care, Troubleshooting, and Harvest
Have you ever seen one of those gorgeous containers of red, green, and purple leaves growing on a patio? Those beautiful greens are mesclun. Mesclun isn't one particular plant, rather, it's a mixture ...
15 Annual Plants Worth Checking Out
Regardless of whether you're hoping to fill a bare spot in your garden or you want to add some color to a few containers on your patio, annual plants are a smart solution. Annuals are defined as ...