Gardening is a lot like baking. You need to have the right steps and ingredients to get a good end product. Soil testing is an integral part of the recipe. Knowing what a soil test is, how to take ...
29 Cat-Safe Plants For Your Home and the Ones to Avoid at All Costs
A friend recently asked me about starting an indoor herb garden, but she was anxious about planting something that might harm her kittens. As an animal owner myself, I’m well aware that most critters ...
How to Succeed at Seed Germination and 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Seed germination is one of the fundamentals of gardening, but while it might be a basic element, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. If you've ever planted seeds with the hopes of seeing them ...
Growing Mulberries: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Mulberries
The marvelous mulberry is a highly underrated plant. It's easy to grow, with mouthwatering fruit that tastes good in everything from wine to sorbet. If you're hoping to add a fruit tree to your ...
30 Gorgeous Ground Cover Plants to Enrich Your Garden
Ground cover plants can add visual interest to the often-neglected areas of a garden, but don't be fooled - they're more than just a pretty face. They also help you reduce maintenance by suppressing ...
How to Start a Successful Herb Garden and 6 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Fruits and veggies get all the attention when it comes to growing food, but herbs provide the kick that you need to take a recipe from "meh" to amazing. Not to mention the bevy of medicinal benefits ...
Composting 101: The Basics of Turning Scraps into Nutrients for Your Garden
Welcome to composting 101 - the basics of creating a happy compost pile. If you've tried composting in the past with no luck, or if you are new to the process, you'll find everything you need to know ...
Buying Seeds Strategically: A Frugal Gardener’s Guide to Ordering Seeds
I love it when seed catalogs start showing up in my mailbox. The delicious details, the incredible photos or drawings, and all those heirloom varieties make me want to read my catalogs like novels -- ...
Growing Brussels Sprouts: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Brussels Sprouts
Roasted, fried, microwaved or boiled, just the thought of the nutty, cabbage-like flavor of Brussel sprouts has my mouth watering. While they're delicious from the store, there's something so much ...