The hills are alive with the sound of…growing vegetables? You may think that living on a hillside is a disadvantage when it comes to outdoor gardening. But there are different …
To talk about the best plants for straw bale gardening, it's probably important to clarify what straw bale gardening is exactly. The short version is that you can grow vegetables …
One of the issues I think almost all gardeners have dealt with at some point is figuring out how to keep garden tools from rusting. No doubt we've all gone …
Okay, I know there's something super attractive about all those lovely new gardening tools on display at your local gardening shop. That hand-forged garden fork is stunning, and the gleaming …
Alright, maybe calling a collection of tools a work of art is a stretch. Or perhaps it isn't? Handmade tools can be gorgeous, with hammered metal blades and turned wood …
We love when we get great helpful comments from our readers. As you well know, you're never a perfect gardener, so I learn a ton from reading your comments and …
Many varieties of orange tree are cold-hardy. Even so, they’re not crazy about cold weather. Some varieties are cold-hardy down to 20 degrees F, but even trees planted outdoors deserve …
Once your gooseberry bushes are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. Gooseberries like about an inch of …
Lemon trees are the cold-hardiest of all the citrus. Even so, they’re not crazy about cold weather. Some varieties are cold-hardy down to 20 degrees F, but even trees planted …
