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 ...
20 Indoor and Outdoor Plants that Don’t Need Sun
I’ve been lucky enough to observe plants growing in a variety of environments. As a gardener, seeing the difference between the growth rate of a garden in bright sun as opposed to full shade was ...
13 Plants That Keep Spiders Away
Just the word spider makes my skin feel creepy crawly. While spiders might be necessary for the environment, that doesn't mean we have to like them or want them around us. Instead of using chemicals ...
How to Make Soil Acidic No Matter What Your Soil Type Is
Some plants, such as hydrangea and azalea, prefer soil that is acidic, but what can you do if that's not what you have available? Don't worry, you don't have to be condemned to a life without the ...
14 Versatile Herbs That Grow in the Shade
We don't always have ideal growing conditions for our plants. Sometimes, we have to make do with a shady patch in the corner of the yard. If that's the case for you, it's time to get familiar with ...
14 Do’s and Don’ts of Growing an Organic Vegetable Garden
The other day, some friends who are starting an organic vegetable garden told me they got their soil test results back. They said the only recommendation they got was to apply 10-10-10 fertilizer. ...
How to Make and Use Aerated Compost Tea (ACT) in Your Garden
I have been making good old-fashioned compost tea for years. All you do is wrap 2 pounds of your best quality compost in a flour sack towel, tie it off with a rubber band, and soak it in a 5-gallon ...
How to Germinate Seeds
Figuring out how to germinate seeds is one of the most useful gardening skills that I've learned, but it also seems to be one of the hardest to master. I would be lying if I told you that it's always ...
6 Smart Strategies for Starting Seeds on a Shoestring Budget
This year I am starting 120 different kinds of plants including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and pollinator attractants. All in, I'll be growing several thousand plants on about an acre's worth of ...