What's the right size for raised garden beds? That's a great question! The answer? Well, it's not complicated, but it does take some consideration.  Of the many wonderful aspects of a  …

I'll be the first to say that every time I dig in my garden, I always hope I'll come across some buried treasure. Maybe it will be a lost ring  …

Cocoa powder is the velvety essence of chocolate magic—born from roasted cocoa beans, finely ground, and stripped of most cocoa butter. It originates from tropical regions, where the cacao tree  …

There's something about a hanging vegetable arbor that turns a garden into a magical hideaway where you can breathe deep and enjoy nature. In a way, I suppose that's true,  …

It starts innocently enough. A seed-starter tray sitting in a sunny spot on your counter. Until you realize that you forgot to label them and now have to wait until  …

Did you know that there are entire books written for dogs in the garden? They call it dogscaping! This past spring we lost our pup suddenly at the youthful age of  …

Assess Soil Absorption Capabilities Overly saturated soils can cause root decay and turn your plant’s leaves yellow or brown. If you spot standing water in your garden after rainstorms, that’s one  …

What’s that? Growing cantaloupe vertically? I get it. Vertical gardening is a super way to get more out of your space, and it’s a fantastic idea for fruits and vegetables  …

It’s no secret that I love compost. For those just getting into gardening, compost is decomposed organic matter that can be used as a soil amendment in garden beds and  …

Some days you’re swatting off mealybug and digging trenches to dissuade rogue bunnies, but then other days you find yourself in the dirt chasing off some squash-munching squealing pigs. Oh, that  …