The great thing about compost is that… wait. Forget that. Everything is great about compost. It’s a great way to reduce the amount of garbage that goes to the landfill. It’s an incredibly healthy addition to your soil. And you don’t need any special equipment to compost. Of course, I’ve been gardening for a while, but when I first started, even though I knew compost was good, I didn’t really know how to use compost.
There are some plants and vegetables I love that, no matter how many positive vibes I put out into the universe, will never grow in or around my house. Banana trees, for example, won’t grow outdoors where I live. And I just don’t have the right light to grow them indoors, though I have friends who grow them.
Nice as it would be, we don’t all have space to grow a garden outdoors. Or, even if we do have space, we may live in a cooler climate with a limited growing season. That’s not an end to garden dreams; it just means we may need to be more selective about some of the […]
According to the Disney/Pixar movie called WALL-E, you can grow your own pizza garden. If you haven’t seen the movie, it’s really adorable and fun. The film centers on the adventures of a small waste-collecting robot stranded on earth hundreds of years after humanity has covered the planet in garbage and left to live on a massive spaceship. I won’t go into details that might give away the plot, but the humans are so far removed from nature that when they eventually return to earth, they believe they can plant a literal pizza, and it will grow.
Safety first! The best offense is a good defense, especially when it comes to gardening safety. Whether you’re a solo gardener, or the whole family gets in on the home-grown action, it’s important to take proper safety measures in order to fully enjoy the garden life. Protect yourself and your loved ones from garden pests, […]
Unlike taking the SATs, testing soil pH levels in your vegetable garden should not induce stress-related hives and anxiety. On the contrary, finding out your garden’s pH level is pretty darn easy and can make a big difference in how well your garden grows.
Fresh herbs are a year-round necessity at my house. I use them to cook just about every dinner of the week. Sure, you can always find fresh herbs at the grocery store, but have you checked out those prices? I feel like half the time I buy grocery store herbs, they’re already past due, and a lot of the package goes to waste. So sometimes I’ll buy a whole plant at the store instead of the little packet.
If you’re thinking about growing elderberries, you’re in good company. Elderberries have a long history of medicinal and culinary uses. Some legends say that the Norse fairy mother lives in the elderberry roots or that the elderberry can ward off evil magic if you plant it near your doors and windows. Across medieval Europe, people believed the elderberry could cure rheumatism, gout, and skin problems.
I try my best to love all the seasons. They each have their unique joys: there’s nothing quite like the quiet of a snowstorm or the brilliant colors of the trees during fall in New England. But somewhere around the time when the thermometer starts dipping lower each day, I start thinking about how to […]
Stone vs. mulch. It’s the final piece of the garden design puzzle. After we’ve decided what to plant in the garden, what kind of support trellises we want to make or buy, and what kind of watering system we’re using next season, there’s still the question of what kind of edging is best for an […]
