Raised Bed Gardening in America—a GreenPrints GuideBook
I'm excited to share with you the joys and wonders of raised bed gardening, a technique that has been a game-changer for countless green thumbs across America. Now, I must …
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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners
Next week as we welcome the dawn of a new year, fruit and vegetable gardeners have the perfect opportunity to set meaningful resolutions that will not only enhance their gardening …
The Lowdown on the Breakdown: A History of Composting Myths and Legends
Are you tired of your garden looking like a desolate wasteland? Are your plants struggling to survive despite your best efforts? Well, have no fear, dear food gardener, because composting …
My Homemade Deer Repellent (with audio)
The family recently discovered kombucha, the “immortal health elixir” of the ancient Chinese (and a pleasing financial elixir for commercial producers today). Kombucha is a fermented tea, rife with probiotic …
Fruit Hoarder
I am out for a walk in early June in Seattle when Anna, our neighbor on the corner, alerts me about her pears: “There’re going to be a lot of …
Atlas, the Kingsnake, and Contemporary Landscaping
I didn't start out to re-landscape the yard. I was just frustrated by our slow—and expensive—curbside trash pick-up. But then came drought, and global warming, and the extinction crisis, to …
Dealing with Sunflower Diseases
As they grow, sunflowers may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather, and upkeep determine which problems your plants may encounter and how well they …
Composting 101: What and How to Compost
Before we get into how to make compost, let’s look at the reasons why we make compost. In one word: benefits. The first year you use compost in your garden, it will be …
10+ Food Gardening Gadgets We Love
Gardening is only work if you make it! Maybe it's because I'm an elder-millennial, but I am totally fine with scoping out the latest gardening gadgets. Sure, I've wasted plenty …
5 Benefits of Fermenting Compost for Your Garden
Compost, that black gold of the garden, has a very intriguing inner life. Bacteria, fungi, microorganisms, chemical reactions, and fascinating transformations are all present in the midst of our compost …
