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Watch Out for the Asian Jumping Worm!
Gardeners love worms. They aerate the soil, provide nutrients that plants need, and help keep the soil healthy. So a garden with lots of worms in the soil is almost ... Read More
How to Preserve Asparagus to Enjoy All Year Long
Have you thought much about how to preserve asparagus? I admit that I used to only think about asparagus as something to enjoy in early spring. But it sure is ... Read More
When the Joy of Gardening Transforms into an Art
For those of us who love gardening, we know why. It’s easy on our nervous systems, which is the center of how we engage with the world. There is no ... Read More
How to Cure White Mold on Seedlings
When it's the seed-starting time of the year, it feels like a fresh start, doesn't it? You fill your pots and seed trays with sterile soil, baby your seeds until ... Read More
Spring Composting: A Do It Yourself Guide to Homemade Fertilizer
Ah... the sweet sights and sounds of spring. It's the time of the year when robins are plucking worms from the grass, tulips and crocuses are in bloom, our radishes ... Read More
Natural Light vs. Artificial Light: Which is Best for an Indoor Food Garden
It seems easy enough. When it comes to natural light vs. artificial light, we all know plants love sunlight. They soak up the sun's rays and turn them into the ... Read More
How to Select the Best Herbs to Plant in Spring Gardens
I love deciding which herbs to plant in spring. I know many of them like spending warm summer days outdoors, but the way to get there is to start them ... Read More
How to Create Healthy Garden Soil in 7 Steps
If you want a healthy garden, you have to start with healthy garden soil. That's why you're here, right? I'll be the first to admit that I love to see ... Read More
10 Spring Companion Planting Ideas
Oh! Spring! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Actually, no. I won't scare you off with bad takes on a sonnet. I will, however, share with ... Read More
How to Grow Lettuce in Containers for the Winter
I love adding some fresh, crunchy lettuce to my meals. Lettuce is delightful on its own as a simple salad with a dash of olive oil, and it's great in ... Read More
