Imagine a walled courtyard, filled with pungent herbs and vibrant flowers in overflowing pots. Sweet smells fill your nose, soft colors please the eyes, and gurgling water delights your ears. ...
How to Get Rid of Potato Bugs: 11 Steps to End the Infestation
Last season, potato bugs - sometimes called potato beetles or Colorado potato beetles - showed up in my garden for the first time. I freaked out; I wanted to figure out how to get rid of potato bugs ...
Growing Pawpaws: Varieties, How to Plant, Care, and Troubleshooting
Who would guess that America’s ugliest native fruit would taste so good? Pawpaws are a small deciduous tree that grows in the understory layer of the forest. They thrive in the eastern United States ...
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in 8 Simple Steps
Gnats are a pesky little problem, no matter if you're dealing with the larvae or adults. They love houseplants, along with any place that has moisture and humidity. Once you have the little buggers, ...
Growing Blackberries: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Blackberries
Blackberries are insanely tasty, but sadly, they don't ship well and they have a short shelf life. That means that the blackberries you pick up at the grocery store are rarely as good as they can be. ...
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 ...
The Truth About Planting By The Moon
Who doesn’t love going out to the garden under a full moon? There's something magical about the way the light changes the way things look. But the moon is more than just a pretty face - it has more to ...
Growing a Medicinal Herb Garden: Everything You Need to Get Started
Planning and planting a medicinal herb garden can take care of many of your wellness and healing needs. For centuries, herbs have been used to cure ailments and soothe sicknesses. Over time, medicinal ...
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 ...