Daily Library
A Spring Gardening Poem
There are many things I love about Spring. The smell in the air as the earth unthaws and the soil emerges again. The sound of birds returning home. The sight of forests of ... Read More
How to Prevent Fungus on Vegetables in Pots & Containers
It's a real bummer to find fungus on your vegetables. You spend months nurturing them, ensuring they get plenty of sunshine, water, fresh air, and the Netflix password. Then one ... Read More
10 of the Best Savory Herbs to Grow for Family Meals
I'm taking a leap here. Anytime you offer your opinion of "the best," whether it's savory herbs, kitchen utensils, or watering cans, you risk missing some good stuff. And since ... Read More
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
