Family gardening time can also be a great way to occupy the younger ones in our midst with important, but engaging tasks that keep them busy. Usually, this is also …
Allow me to share with you why I decided to write about how to bring an outdoor plant inside without bugs. It all began with a lovely little citrus tree.
I …
A shovel is a shovel is a shovel. Unless we're talking about the best shovel. Then there are all sorts of shovels. Short-handled, long-handled, rounded, round-point, square-point, serrated, trenching shovels, …
I picked today's piece, "Radishes," for everyone who has ever had a little garden helper or has tried gardening with kids. For me, it's my daughter, who has been my …
You've probably heard that using old wood pallets isn't the best idea, because you never know what they were carrying and could be filled with poisons you don't want leaching …
Butterfly gardens are taking flight across America, bringing vibrant colors and delicate wings to backyards everywhere. Gardeners are discovering that creating these flutter-friendly havens can benefit their food gardens in …
While your garden may not look like much right now, with some effort and the right approach, it can bounce back stronger than before. Check out these recovery tips to …
This year, for the fourth year in a row, I embarked on the journey of growing watermelons. The first year, I grew watermelons I had no business trying to ripen …
"I’ve always respected senior garden mentors. I even grow elderberries," writes the author of today's piece, "Gardening Keeps Me Young." And the theme of today's story is exactly that: respect …
Hearing about new gardener mistakes is one of my favorite sources of laughter. Not because I like to chuckle at other people’s misery but because we’ve all been there. You …