The Gentle Gardener? I Don’t Think So
Oh! The gentle gardener, kneeling patiently in the soil, pulling weeds one by one and talking to the flowers and plants. Come what may, the garden is a place to …
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What Type of Gardener Are You?
One day you're fertilizing a few tomato plants, and the next thing you know, you're the type of gardener where an eighteen-wheeler is unloading 50 yards of compost for a …
The History of Herb Gardening in America
Herb gardening in America has a rich and diverse history, interwoven with the country's cultural, medicinal, and culinary evolution. From early Native American uses to colonial homesteads and modern urban gardens, …
Nurturing Nature
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener with years of experience or a beginner looking to keep fresh herbs on hand, this guidebook will inspire and equip you to grow an herb …
How to Dry Herbs While Keeping Maximum Flavor
When it comes to preserving your homegrown herbs, drying them is one of the simplest and most effective ways to maintain their flavors and aromas for months to come. Dried …
Vegetables for Hot Dry Climates: A Zone 9+ Planting Guide
Planting zone 9 and higher is hot. For gardeners, that means a long growing season. In fact, if you plan it right, you could grow vegetables almost all year long! …
The Punniest Gardening Puns
What do you get when you cross a gardener with a wordsmith? A person with a green thumb who can offer some sage advice and knows a good gardening pun! …
When Falling in the Garden Isn’t the End
As I get older, I'm getting keenly aware that my body isn't going to stand (literally) for what I'm used to putting it through, whether it's squatting to pick up …
Why Won’t My Avocado Tree Fruit?
I have a friend who spent five years wondering if her backyard avocado tree was just ornamental. Despite its lush canopy and impressive height, it refused to produce a single …
Gift-Worthy Heirloom Gardening Tools: A Guide to the Best Picks
In today's fast-paced world of technological advancements, the allure of nostalgia often beckons us back to simpler times. This sentiment is perfectly embodied by heirloom gardening tools, cherished for their …
