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Pros and Cons of Fabric Grow Bags for Vegetables
In some universe, there’s an older version of me sitting in a rocking chair on a big farmhouse porch, looking in disbelief at the latest gardening catalog. I can hear ... Read More
A New Commandment: Love Thy Garden
Let me start by saying that I'm not a religious scholar. Still, it doesn't take a scholar to understand that many of the major world religions have a set of ... Read More
The Underground Garden
An underground root cellar is one of the oldest and most reliable food storage solutions, now gaining renewed relevance among today’s home growers. These structures allow for sustainability and self-sufficiency, ... Read More
The 10 Worst Best Gardening Jokes of All Time
Hey there, fellow green thumbs and food enthusiasts! We've embarked on an epic quest through our vast network of food gardeners and scoured the Internet's deepest, darkest corners to unearth ... Read More
3 Ideas for a Whimsical Kids Herb Garden
No matter the weather, my daughter wants to be outside all day long, running, jumping, and usually getting quite dirty. As a toddler, she is a total sponge and loves ... Read More
Plants for Kids: 5 Fun Ways to Introduce Kids to Gardening
I remember watching a film strip (yes, I’m old) in grade school that showed me how people wasted up to four gallons of water if they left the faucet on ... Read More
How to Use an Indoor Compost Bin That Doesn’t Stink
I have a love/hate relationship with my indoor compost bin. I love that I don’t have to walk out to my compost heap every time I peel a banana or ... Read More
About Spotted Lanternfly in the Garden
The Spotted Lanternfly looks like a moth to many, but is actually a leafhopper. In its adult form, it’s quite beautiful, which is part of the reason an invasive species ... Read More
The Gardening Science of Growing Columbines
Columbine plants are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their stunning, intricate flowers and unique bell shape, these plants are sure to stand out in your garden if you ... Read More
How to Prevent Indoor Garden Pests During the Winter
My most eventful experience with indoor garden pests happened a few winters ago. One of my neighbors handed over a gorgeous basil plant that had spent the summer outside in ... Read More









