Daily Library
Landscaping Inspiration? I Suppose You Could Call It That
Landscaping inspiration comes from so many places. It may be the unique hue of a fern leaf or the perfumed air around jasmine or rose flowers. The gentle curves of ... Read More
7 Ideas for Mulching a Vegetable Garden That Actually Work
The best piece of advice I got over ten years ago, in regards to weeds in my garden came from a friend of my mom who always has the most ... Read More
10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish
When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and ... Read More
A Plant Thief!
I'm not even sure where to start with today's story, "The Tulip Thief," by Carmen De Vito. It's a story about being robbed while working at The Horticultural Society of ... Read More
Our Favorite Herbs and Spices
Recently, Gail and I embarked on an ambitious project to rearrange our herb and spice cabinet. Inspired by the flavors of our own backyard garden and some culinary research, we ... Read More
5 of the Best Container Fruit Trees to Grow Inside the Home
There are many reasons to consider growing fruit trees indoors. For me, it all boils down to control. With container fruit trees, like container vegetable gardens, you have total control ... Read More
What is the Best Size for Raised Garden Beds?
What's the right size for raised garden beds? That's a great question! The answer? Well, it's not complicated, but it does take some consideration. Of the many wonderful aspects of a ... Read More
Planting a Garden of Lost Secrets
I'll be the first to say that every time I dig in my garden, I always hope I'll come across some buried treasure. Maybe it will be a lost ring ... Read More
The Best Cocoa Powder for Every Recipe
Cocoa powder is the velvety essence of chocolate magic—born from roasted cocoa beans, finely ground, and stripped of most cocoa butter. It originates from tropical regions, where the cacao tree ... Read More
How to Build a Hanging Vegetable Arbor for Climbing Crops
There's something about a hanging vegetable arbor that turns a garden into a magical hideaway where you can breathe deep and enjoy nature. In a way, I suppose that's true, ... Read More
