Daily Library
How to Grow Basil Hydroponically for Better Indoor Harvests
I don't have great luck growing basil indoors in the winter, and I know I'm not alone in this. I used to supplement my basil habit with store-bought container basil ... Read More
Perennial Plants Gone Wild
I envy those who live in warm climates, where "tender perennials" are simply "perennials" to them. Each year I plant perennial plants like lavender, knowing that it will die in ... Read More
8 Ways Sustainable Gardening Can Have a Positive Impact on Climate Change
You’re probably wondering what you — one person — can do to help. Well, look no further than your current garden, that unused patch of earth in your backyard or ... Read More
How to Grow a Valentine Garden with 16 Romantic Vegetables
You’ve heard of fairy gardens, octopus gardens (in the shade!), and hanging gardens. Now, it’s time to introduce the Valentine garden to the mix. Because honestly, what’s more romantic than ... Read More
5 Tools & Tips for Surface Sowing Seeds
If you think about it, the idea of surface sowing seeds isn't that radical. I can guarantee there aren't many gardeners carefully measuring out the perfect depth to plant dandelion ... Read More
Sharing Garden Love With Those You Love
I know the feeling of being a garden hoarder. And it’s not that I don’t love to share my harvest … in theory. But sometimes there is a period after ... Read More
The Warmth of Garden Love
I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember. It’s a tradition in my family—everyone pitches in, whether it’s planting seeds or weeding the rows. My grandparents did it ... Read More
Love Your Garden, Love Your Life
People feel a lot of ways about their gardens, whether it's the delight of tomatoes turning red, anguish over squash vine borers, or satisfaction in watching a perennial garden change ... Read More
10 Last-Minute Valentine Gifts for Gardeners
It can be tough to find the right Valentine gifts for gardeners. They're a relatively self-sufficient bunch. They also probably fall into two groups: those who already have every imaginable ... Read More
Signs of Food Spoilage in Preserved Vegetables
I get it. You worked hard on preserving those fresh garden veggies, and you're looking forward to enjoying them on a cold, dark winter evening. You pull a glass jar ... Read More
