Ah, the humble garden basket—a timeless companion in the art of cultivation. From its origins in ancient civilizations, where evidence of use dates back over 10,000 years in Egypt, to  …

Gardening and gambling might seem like two very different activities, but in many ways they are actually quite similar. Both gardening and gambling involve taking risks, trusting your intuition, and  …

It creates runoff that spoils plants, causes ground instability, and damages your house's structural integrity and curb appeal. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize risks and ensure your plots and  …

Do you know or love any folk tales from the garden? I've always loved folk tales, but reaching back, I'm not sure I can remember one that's quite so gardening-centric  …

I have not always had what I call a "garden of friends." Gardening friends that is. But today's piece reminded me of a recent encounter that led to a new  …

Hydroponic gardening gets all the fanfare these days, but we shouldn’t overlook the exciting world of aeroponic gardening. As the name suggests, aeroponic gardening is a method of growing plants  …

I'll admit that homemade lemon curd has never brought a tear to my eye. A pucker to my lips? Absolutely. A smile to my mouth? Certainly! A sigh of ecstasy?  …

I once read an article that said you can start saving seeds today that will supply your children's gardens. I never used to be up for saving seeds, but one  …

Seeds are a marvelous thing. Call me easily amused, but it's just astounding to me that a handful of seeds can give us an entire garden full of squash, peas,  …

Interesting may be in the eye of the beholder. Even so, I'd bet you have a mental list of at least a few interesting plant names. Mother-in-law's tongue is one  …