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, ...
Find Healing Through Mandala Meditation with Plants
Plants are wonderful allies to us in countless different ways. They can feed and nourish us, heal illnesses and wounds, and also provide a different kind of healing: that of the spirit. In a time ...
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, ...
How to Raise Dairy Sheep and Some Tips to Get You Started
Picture this - fresh chocolate chip cookies, right out of the oven, with a tall glass of milk. What kind of milk, you might ask? For most people, cow’s milk reigns supreme when it comes to the ...