Use softwood cuttings to propagate new plants from favorite annuals and perennials. Includes recommended plants and detailed step-by-step instructions. In late fall and winter, you can root older … [Read more...]
Garden Fundamentals
Powdery Mildew: How to Identify & Deal With It in Your Garden
Powdery mildew can damage garden plants, but catching the gray-white powder early helps. Learn how a milk solution may discourage the fungus from spreading. If you start plants from seeds indoors, … [Read more...]
Baking Soda in the Garden: Is it Really Harmless?
Baking soda is often touted for sweeter tomatoes and stronger plants, but most claims come from folklore, not science. Here’s what it is and whether it belongs in your garden. If you're interested … [Read more...]
Why Epsom Salt is Not Good For Your Garden (or the Environment)
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is frequently recommended as a plant fertilizer but it's rarely lacking in home gardens and the excess harms waterways. This is part of a series on common garden … [Read more...]
Getting Started With Outdoor Herb Growing
Which herbs like full sun? Which herbs are annual? Or perennial? Can I grow them in containers? Get the answers to these beginner questions and more to get started with outdoor herb growing. If you … [Read more...]
Popular Garden Myths We’ve All Fallen For
Garden myths spread fast, yet many are rooted in old folklore, not facts. See why popular fixes like Epsom salt and household remedies may do more harm than good. You can avoid a lot of … [Read more...]
How To Compost In The Winter (Easy Method)
Yes, you can compost all winter in a cold climate. Here’s how I store kitchen scraps in a simple, animal-proof setup so they’re ready to break down in spring. If you’re new to composting, I have a … [Read more...]
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