I have to admit that when my wife said she wanted seeds to start growing burdock, I thought she meant a different plant. I have always considered burdock a weed that is a menace wherever it grows, and ...
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 ...
100 DIY Landscaping Ideas to Spruce Up Your Yard and Add Curb Appeal
Do you have big plans for your front or back yard? Want to create the outdoor space you always dreamed about? Well, you don't need to hire a fancy landscaper or a designer, and you don't always have ...
35 Deer Resistant Plants to Keep Your Garden Safe
Deer: we love them and love to hate them. They fall into the category of adorable animals that can be a massive nuisance. That's because deer can and do enjoy the taste of many garden plants. To ...
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 ...
Zone Eleven Gardening and Up: How to Grow Year-Round in These Zones
Have you discovered which planting zone you’re in? Knowing your planting zone is an essential aspect of successfully growing delicious fruits and vegetables suited to your area. Not only do you ...
Growing Motherwort: Everything about Growing, Caring for, and Harvesting Motherwort
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a favorite medicinal herb that grows wild near streams or rivers from southern Canada to the east of the Rocky Mountains. It's has a reputation as a rapidly spreading ...
Growing Ginger: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Ginger
No other plant in the world that has the distinctive taste and aroma of ginger. The moment you cut into the fresh rhizome, your kitchen fill with a spicy, peppery, citrus scent that is ...