In some universe, there’s an older version of me sitting in a rocking chair on a big farmhouse porch, looking in disbelief at the latest gardening catalog. I can hear  …

Let me start by saying that I'm not a religious scholar. Still, it doesn't take a scholar to understand that many of the major world religions have a set of  …

No matter the weather, my daughter wants to be outside all day long, running, jumping, and usually getting quite dirty. As a toddler, she is a total sponge and loves  …

I have a love/hate relationship with my indoor compost bin. I love that I don’t have to walk out to my compost heap every time I peel a banana or  …

Columbine plants are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their stunning, intricate flowers and unique bell shape, these plants are sure to stand out in your garden if you  …

My most eventful experience with indoor garden pests happened a few winters ago. One of my neighbors handed over a gorgeous basil plant that had spent the summer outside in  …

Do you love any flowers that are weeds? There's a large plot in our yard that, when we first moved in, I was determined to turn into a whimsical, easy-to-care  …

Figuring out how to regulate humidity indoors can sometimes feel like a hopeless venture. Just when you get it right, someone opens the front door, and the whole indoor atmosphere  …

Let's talk about spices and herbs. Or spices vs. herbs if you prefer, because there can be some serious debate around what's what. Admittedly, it gets a bit confusing, especially  …

Have you ever gone to extreme lengths when protecting fruit trees from frost? Or any plants from a late or early frost? This year the weather wasn't as unpredictable (and  …