If you want to grow milkweed from seed, fall is the perfect time to collect seeds and start sowing. We know we can't have monarch butterflies without specific milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) so we … [Read more...]
Garden Fundamentals
Tums For Blossom End Rot & Other Misleading Garden Tips
Are tums good for tomatoes? Can the right plants repel mosquitoes? Learn more about these and other commonly-shared garden myths and why they don't work. If you're interested in garden folklore, … [Read more...]
Do Sunflowers Really Track the Sun?
Do sunflowers really move their flowerheads to face the sun throughout the day? Are they really tracking the sun across the sky? Let's have a look at what these beautiful plants are up to. If you … [Read more...]
DIY Raised Bed Screens to Keep Pests Away From Vegetables
If you need to keep animals like squirrels out of your raised garden beds or want to slow down pests like cabbage moths, these multi-purpose protective screens are a good addition to the … [Read more...]
The Trouble With Double Flowers (Sorry, Pollinators!)
While we love the beauty of double flowers like hybrid roses, peonies, and coneflowers, compact, frilly blooms make it impossible for pollinators to collect nectar and pollen. With thoughtful plant … [Read more...]
Free Plans to Build Your Own Wood Raised Garden Beds
Ready to build a raised garden bed? These free beginner plans include designs in different shapes, sizes, and heights to fit a wide range of garden spaces. For more information on choosing lumber, … [Read more...]
Ruth Stout ~ the Brilliant Naked Gardener
Ruth Stout (1884-1980) was a freethinking, practical gardener and author, who inspired many new gardeners to find best practices that defy conventional garden advice. Her vegetable garden methods are … [Read more...]
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