Imagine a stranger came up to you holding a bag of fish from the pet store and said, “Hey, you! Did you know you can grow a garden using live fish?” It’d be a little unsettling. But now imagine it’s me, your trusted gardening friend Amanda grinning at you while holding a bag of betta fish saying the same thing. I’m not selling this, am I? But it’s true!
Beneath the bark of trees, annual growth rings–also known as tree trunk rings—gracefully appear. They showcase alternating bands of light and dark hues; the plump and lighter circles displaying robust Springtime and Summer development, while thin darker ridges represent the slower Autumnal progression. Tree rings are the result of tree growth in response to various […]
I don’t recall the first time I read a poem for a gardener. If I had to guess, I’d say it was in grade school. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who gardens or enjoys poetry, though. It seems there are so many wonderful poems about gardens, gardening, and the beauty of nature. Are […]
We know fish has plenty of proteins and oils that are good for us, but is fish fertilizer good for our plants? Sometimes it’s hard to look beyond the marketing hype and figure out what counts when it comes to taking care of our gardens.
The Winter garden lies dormant, blanketed in a layer of frost, waiting for the first signs of Spring. A hush falls over the barren trees and shrubs, as if they too are holding their breath in anticipation. But beneath the frozen ground, life stirs, silently preparing for its grand entrance. As the sun rises higher […]
A wide selection of shrubs have qualities that fill this role admirably, but one in particular shines brightly during the colder months – winterberry holly. Known for its striking display of bright red berries against a backdrop of snow, this native shrub is a popular choice for winter interest. Known botanically as Ilex verticillata, winterberry […]
Winter gardening season is the perfect time to indulge in seed catalogs and garden planning, and finally, take a much-needed break from weeding! After all, history has it that weeds have been around way longer than us humans–some of them since the Paleolithic era. They aren’t going anywhere! Not all weeds are bad though. Have […]
Your green thumb could make your diet more well-rounded, even in the winter. You just have to know which kinds of plants to grow indoors. As you learn which indoor plants are best for your health, think about which health goals you want to accomplish. Matching a plant with your wellness goals could be the […]
The world of herb gardening opens up endless possibilities for both culinary creativity and natural wellness. Whether you’re dreaming of fresh basil for homemade pesto or hoping to cultivate healing chamomile for evening tea, the best books on herb gardening can transform your garden into a thriving botanical sanctuary. These exceptional resources combine centuries of […]
When the author of today’s story, Becky Rupp, writes about winter and says, “Brace yourself. It’s about to get cold,” I can’t help but think of my friend from Sweden and what she had to say about Winter insulation. “There’s no such thing as bad weather; just bad clothes.” It seems both my friend and Becky […]
