After seeing so many clever repurposed garden projects, it’s easy to forget what to look for once you’re at a yard sale. Keep our printable wishlist handy to jog your memory and help you spot those … [Read more...]
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Garden Speak: Odd Terms That Confuse & Amuse New Gardeners
Garden-speak can sound like a secret language, especially when you're just getting started. This guide unpacks the oddest terms—like bolting, deadheading, and hardening off—with friendly, … [Read more...]
May Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects
For some cold-climate gardeners, May marks the month of the last frosts for the winter and the warming of the garden soil. It’s the time to start growing and getting creative. If you're just … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: Gardening, Nature, & Life Stories
If you’re looking for gardening and nature books that explore how the outdoors shapes our lives (and vice versa), this is a growing list of titles I’m reading, enjoying, and recommending, covering … [Read more...]
Why Your Compost Pile Stinks & How to Fix It
A smelly compost pile is a sign something's wrong. Learn why compost can smells like rotten eggs or ammonia and how to fix it with these simple steps. If you would like a refresher on the basics, … [Read more...]
Tips for Creating a Wildlife Pond & Garden
Wildlife gardening can transform even a modest urban space into a thriving habitat. In these videos, UK ecological gardener Chris Baines shares how he created his own wildlife garden and pond decades … [Read more...]
Should I Rotate My Vegetable Crops?
Wondering if crop rotation is needed in a home veggie garden? In small, mixed beds, it’s often not worth the effort—here’s what matters more for healthy plants. If you're new to this, How to Grow … [Read more...]