Daily Library
The Joy of Gardening in a Tiny Seed Envelope
What does a packet of seeds mean to you? That's the theme of today's story, "A Packet of Seeds," by Louisa Fordyce, where she explains the joy of gardening through ... Read More
California poppy
The sun rises, the earth warms. I walk out into the clear air into a field of flowers. In the distance, a farmer sings a song of the land, of the seasons. He does not ... Read More
How to Dry Herbs While Keeping Maximum Flavor
When it comes to preserving your homegrown herbs, drying them is one of the simplest and most effective ways to maintain their flavors and aromas for months to come. Dried ... Read More
Wellness Gardens: Design, Healing, and How to Grow One in Your Backyard
Picture yourself surrounded by soothing scents, soft greenery and cozy corners where you can unwind, recharge and reconnect with nature. Before your mind wanders to the park or a remote ... Read More
How to Choose the Best Lights for Growing Berries Indoors
While we often think of berries as outdoor plants, you can grow some berries indoors as long as you have the best lights for growing them. And what's not to ... Read More
Vegetables for Hot Dry Climates: A Zone 9+ Planting Guide
Planting zone 9 and higher is hot. For gardeners, that means a long growing season. In fact, if you plan it right, you could grow vegetables almost all year long! ... Read More
5 Tomato Canning Supplies to Preserve Sauce Longer
Thanks to partner planting and some easy homemade fertilizer, my tomato plants tend to take off each season and I always end up with more than I know what to do ... Read More
How to Prevent Squash Bugs from Overwintering
First you notice yellow or brown spots on the leaves of your squash and zucchini plants. Then the plant begins to wilt. Your established plants begin to lose runners. Younger ... Read More
The Punniest Gardening Puns
What do you get when you cross a gardener with a wordsmith? A person with a green thumb who can offer some sage advice and knows a good gardening pun! ... Read More
5 Reasons to Try Soil Solarization This Year (and 3 Reasons Not To)
Ta-da! That's what my daughter says when she presents a magic trick. Pull a coin from behind my ear, and you'll soon hear "ta-da!" A rabbit pulled from a hat ... Read More
