What to Plant in February in Zones 7-8
February in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C), with those teasing warm spells that hint at spring around the corner. While your garden …
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What to Plant in February in Zones 4-6
February in zones 4-6 means we're still firmly in winter's grip, with temperatures swinging from a teeth-chattering -20°F to an occasionally hopeful 35°F. While your garden beds might still be …
The Best Seed-Starting Methods for Max Germination
When it comes to seed starting, there are a variety of different methods that you can use depending on your preferences and the types of seeds you want to start. …
10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces
My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me …
How to Make Self-Watering Plant Bulbs From Recycled Bottles
Confession time! Most of my houseplants are within 30 feet of my kitchen. I’m an absent-minded indoor plant waterer. If it’s not within 30 feet of my sink, there’s a …
Tap Water vs. Distilled: Which is Better for Indoor Gardens?
There are some pretty opinionated pieces of writing out there when it comes to the debate between tap water vs. distilled water for indoor plants. One article I read went …
Gardening in The Wind Tunnel: A Haphazard Herb Affair
It all started with the dramatic demise of my beloved spider plant, leaving me with an empty Target pot and a tainted memory of a failed friendship. But from this …
How to Create an Aquaponic Herb Garden
Imagine a stranger came up to you holding a bag of fish from the pet store and said, “Hey, you! Did you know you can grow a garden using live …
7 Benefits of Fish Fertilizer for Tomatoes and Other Vegetables
We know fish has plenty of proteins and oils that are good for us, but is fish fertilizer good for our plants? Sometimes it's hard to look beyond the marketing …
What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6
Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to …
