Daily Library
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
Planting a Garden of Lost Secrets
I'll be the first to say that every time I dig in my garden, I always hope I'll come across some buried treasure. Maybe it will be a lost ring ... Read More
The Best Cocoa Powder for Every Recipe
Cocoa powder is the velvety essence of chocolate magic—born from roasted cocoa beans, finely ground, and stripped of most cocoa butter. It originates from tropical regions, where the cacao tree ... Read More
How to Build a Hanging Vegetable Arbor for Climbing Crops
There's something about a hanging vegetable arbor that turns a garden into a magical hideaway where you can breathe deep and enjoy nature. In a way, I suppose that's true, ... Read More
How to Make Cute Herb Stakes for Your Garden
It starts innocently enough. A seed-starter tray sitting in a sunny spot on your counter. Until you realize that you forgot to label them and now have to wait until ... Read More
Dogs in the Garden: The Good Boys and the Not-So-Good Boys
Did you know that there are entire books written for dogs in the garden? They call it dogscaping! This past spring we lost our pup suddenly at the youthful age of ... Read More
Water Flow and Soil Health for a Resilient Garden
Assess Soil Absorption Capabilities Overly saturated soils can cause root decay and turn your plant’s leaves yellow or brown. If you spot standing water in your garden after rainstorms, that’s one ... Read More
How to Start Growing Cantaloupe Vertically at Home
What’s that? Growing cantaloupe vertically? I get it. Vertical gardening is a super way to get more out of your space, and it’s a fantastic idea for fruits and vegetables ... Read More
Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?
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
Gardening Humor is the Tool That Keeps on Growing
Some days you’re swatting off mealybug and digging trenches to dissuade rogue bunnies, but then other days you find yourself in the dirt chasing off some squash-munching squealing pigs. Oh, that ... Read More
