Daily Library
Embracing the insect invasion in the garden
By the time fall rolls around, the hostas and the roses, the kale and beets and tomatoes all show substantial insect/pest damage. They aren’t the only things in the garden ... Read More
The Bush Pickle Cucumber Chronicles
As an avid food gardener, I can honestly say that the Bush Pickle cucumber is one of my all-time favorite plants to grow. This unassuming, squat little vine produces pint-sized ... Read More
There Are Gardening Words of Wisdom If You Listen
I always try to keep my ears open for some good gardening words of wisdom. Some are simple and straightforward, like the idea of labeling your seeds and seedlings. It ... Read More
How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
I love the feeling of my hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. I love the aroma, and I love the way a hot cup of tea reminds me ... Read More
5 Ways to Preserve Jalapeños and Other Spicy Peppers
I'm sure some people believe it's ridiculous to think about ways to preserve jalapeños and other hot peppers. Why wouldn't you just eat them fresh? Add jalapeños to your pizza. ... Read More
The Joy of Gardening is in the Dirt
"Gardening is not for the faint of heart, and never has been," writes today's author, H. Ni Aódagain. Probably like you, I completely align with that statement from the piece ... Read More
Garden Zoning
Creating a thriving organic garden in a small space may seem challenging, but smart zoning helps you make the most of every inch so vegetables, herbs and fruit trees thrive. ... Read More
The Easiest Method for Freezing Fresh Apples for Baking
Hooray! You Pumpkin-Spice-latte'd your way through your own apple trees and/or every apple orchard in town and found yourself barricaded in your kitchen with no less than 20 pounds of ... Read More
Tap Water vs. Distilled: Which is Better for Indoor Gardens?
There are some pretty opinionated pieces of writing out there when it comes to the debate between tap water vs. distilled water for indoor plants. One article I read went ... Read More
One Mother’s Garden Surprise
You'll find fond memories of a mother's garden or a grandmother's garden throughout the stories in GreenPrints. For many of the writers, these gardens are places of warm memories, life ... Read More
