Whether you’re a novice gardener or you’ve been at this for a while, you’ve probably noticed that life begins at soil level. All those seeds we coax into abundant, food-giving plants need healthy, ...
Growing Thimbleberries: How to Make This Native Treat Thrive
If you want an uncommon, versatile fruit for your kitchen that's practically impossible to find at the market, consider growing thimbleberries. It's easy to pass over thimbleberries as a growing ...
What Is Intensive Planting and When Is “Overcrowding” Acceptable?
The first year I had my garden, I was borderline obsessive in following planting guidelines. I was obsessed about watering and mulching and always, always, always stuck to the spacing recommendations ...
14 Best Herbs for Soap Making That You Can Grow in Your Garden
Making soap is a fun way to be creative while making something useful. Combine your love for gardening with soapmaking by adding beautiful, fragrant, or medicinal herbs from your garden. Using ...
What Is Septoria Leaf Spot and How To Prevent & Treat It
If you like to garden - and particularly if you like to grow tomatoes - chances are, you’ve heard of Septoria leaf spot (even if you didn’t know that’s what it was called!). This fungal ...
The Best Ways to Control Grass Creeping Into Your Garden
I'm a meticulous gardener and I prefer a tidy garden bed, so I keep grass in its place. This year, creeping grasses have been particularly rambunctious, and I've spent many hours killing keeping ...
8 Common Cucumber Pests To Watch Out For
Cucumbers are one of the best summer veggie crops because they're easy to grow, versatile, and delicious. Cucumber plants produce heavy yields, but even the most seasoned gardener may encounter pests, ...
40 Calcium-Rich Plants You Can Grow at Home
Those of us who are keen on self-sufficiency know the importance of nutrient density. Numerous vitamins and minerals are essential for overall health and wellbeing. Quite simply, unless you want to ...
Watering the Desert: How to Keep Your Garden Hydrated in Zones 10+
I live by the motto that anyone can grow at least some of their own food and medicine, no matter where they are. Of course, some regions are much more hospitable than others when it comes to edible ...