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 ...
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 Best Gardening Books for Every Type of Garden
I love to read as much as I love to garden, so naturally, I’m a fan of gardening books. I have a solid little collection that's continually growing. My library is filled with books new and old, ...
How the Square Foot Raised Bed Gardening Can Transform Your Garden
When I first began digging in the dirt years ago, I wasn't sure how to make the most of my less-than-ideal yard. The area was mostly shaded and had poor soil, but I was determined to make it work. ...
How to Get Rid of Dandelions (and a Few Reasons to Keep Them Around)
My relationship with weeds has evolved over the years. When I started digging in the dirt, I had a black and white view of the plants in my garden. There were the good plants I intended to eat and the ...
Growing Pears: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Pears
There’s just something about fruit trees that seems almost otherworldly. The fruit I buy at the grocery store never looks as delicious as the bright red apple I pick from the local fruit orchard. The ...
Growing Chives: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chives
Even people without a serious garden have probably tried growing chives at some point in their lives. It’s one of the most common garden herbs out there, probably because it’s so easy to grow. Chives ...
Coco Coir: What Is It, Benefits, and How to Use It in Hydroponics or Soil
Before last year, I had a little experience with coco coir, but it wasn’t a product I was using heavily in my garden. Last summer, though, I completely removed all the weeds and overgrowth in the beds ...
Growing Persimmons: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Persimmon
I remember the first time I bit into a persimmon. I got adventurous at the grocery store and bought a whole case of them on sale even though I'm not a huge fan of fruit. It was around the holidays, so ...