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What is Vertical Gardening and are the Benefits Worth it?

What is Vertical Gardening and are the Benefits Worth it?

November 6, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Garden Design

When most people think of gardening, they envision a sprawling area with raised garden beds and trellises and neatly grown lettuces all in a row. However, some of the most ... Read More 

How to Grow Figs in Any Climate

How to Grow Figs in Any Climate

November 6, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Growing Fruits & Berries

A versatile and delicious fruit (that is also an excellent source of fiber), it’s no wonder why so many people want to learn how to grow figs. In their native ... Read More 

Growing Succulents is For the Brave

Growing Succulents is For the Brave

November 6, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Gardening Mishaps

Let me tell you about my journey growing succulents. I am a nurturer, you see, and so, I don't have the best luck with any type of succulent because all ... Read More 

Why Vegetables Grown Above Ground Are Beloved by Health Nuts

Why Vegetables Grown Above Ground Are Beloved by Health Nuts

November 5, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Vegetable Gardening

Let’s talk about health. No, I’m not your doctor, and no, I’m not about to make you feel guilty about the fact that you didn’t exercise yesterday. I, too, may ... Read More 

How to Stop Vegetable Diseases from Invading Your Garden

How to Stop Vegetable Diseases from Invading Your Garden

November 5, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Daily

Vegetable gardening can bring a roller coaster of emotions. Watching your plants grow from seed or seedlings can be thrilling, especially when it comes time to harvest your crops. Not ... Read More 

“Leveling Up” to Farm Life

“Leveling Up” to Farm Life

November 5, 2025 • Don Nicholas • Gardening Humor

Let’s be honest—every gardener has, at least once, stared lovingly at their tiny raised bed and thought, “If I just had a few more acres…” You know the fantasy: morning ... Read More 

The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy

The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy

November 4, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Spice & Herb Gardening

There’s nothing like the fragrance of fresh herbs in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they ... Read More 

Making Food-Safe DIY Window Box Planters Fit for a Home Chef

Making Food-Safe DIY Window Box Planters Fit for a Home Chef

November 4, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Container Gardening

I love window boxes – especially those DIY window box planters I come across now and then. They're just bursting with personality. I saw a fantastic steampunk window box a ... Read More 

The Art of Productive Procrastination in the Garden

The Art of Productive Procrastination in the Garden

November 4, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Gardening Humor

Do you ever feel like where you start on a garden project, and where you end, are never in the same place? And probably not even the same project? And ... Read More 

Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?

Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?

November 3, 2025 • Amanda MacArthur • Composting

It’s no secret that I love compost. For those just getting into gardening, compost is decomposed organic matter that can be used as a soil amendment in garden beds and ... Read More 

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