Daily Library
Solitude is the Real Joy of Gardening
There’s a lot to be said for solitude. Henry David Thorough once wrote, “I have never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.” Sometimes the joy of gardening isn’t ... 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
A Gardening Romance in Bloom
Is there such a thing as gardening romance? If you’ve heard me talk about my wife Becky, you know there is. Becky and I both love the human connection gardening ... Read More
A Little Gardening Humor About Growing Azaleas (or Not)
Haven’t we all had a forehead-smacking discovery once—ok maybe more than once—in our gardening lives? I know I have, but not one quite as laughably cringe-inducing as the gardening humor ... 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
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
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
