Daily Library
Is Cow Manure Fertilizer Safe for Vegetable Gardens?
If you've ever driven through farm country at the right time, you're already somewhat familiar with cow manure fertilizer. That's one of those rare times in life where I think ... Read More
A Diary of Gardening Tasks
I'm curious to know what a typical day of gardening tasks looks like for you out in the garden. I've admitted this several times before, but I'm not one of ... Read More
How to Protect Yourself From Toxic Plants and Eye Irritants Lurking in Your Garden
Learning how to protect your eyes in the garden is essential for anyone who spends time tending to plants, especially when working with species that can cause irritation or injury. Signs ... Read More
How to Mix Your Own Potting Soil for Container Vegetables
Container vegetable gardens are the versatile champions of any garden. I love container gardens because you can start them indoors and transition them outdoors without disrupting the vegetable roots. They’re ... Read More
7 Shallow Root Vegetables That Grow Great in Containers and Tough Spots
Nice as it would be, we don’t all have big plots of land and healthy, rich soil to grow our gardens. Heck, some of us don’t have any land at ... Read More
A Surprising Daffodil Gardening History
I think we all have our missions in life. And today I’m going to share with you a bit of gardening history, curated by Diana Wells, who pairs it with ... Read More
10 Drought-Resistant Vegetables for a Water Conscious Garden
We all know that vegetables need water to grow, but what happens when watering your garden gets complicated. You might live in a dry climate where droughts are common. Or ... Read More
The Best Type of Manure for Vegetable Gardens
My summer cookouts are not for the faint of heart. It's not that there's anything scary or bad. But conversations tend to skip the polite weather talk and get straight ... Read More
Doing Battle with Animals in the Garden
Canada Geese seem almost idyllic, gliding across the sky in their V-formation, honking out, I don't know, directions maybe? Normally, I love the idea of animals in the garden, or ... Read More
How to Prevent Powdery Mildew on Rosemary Naturally
I love rosemary. It's easy to grow. It's hardy. And it tastes great in so many dishes. But I also regularly end up with powdery mildew on rosemary plants – ... Read More
