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Winter: Rest, Reflect, Rebuild
The garden may look quiet under its blanket of snow or mulch, but don’t be fooled—your soil is still alive. Earthworms burrow deeper, microbes slow but don’t stop, and the …
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Fall: Putting the Garden to Bed
By the time autumn rolls in, gardeners have baskets of tomatoes, jars of pickles, and maybe a little fatigue in their bones. But while the gardener deserves a rest, the …
Vegetables: Feeding the Family
If herbs are the seasoning, vegetables are the meal. They’re the backbone of the food garden—the peas in spring, the tomatoes in summer, the kale in fall, and the carrots …
The December Garden’s Secret Life
I often wondered what secrets lie beneath winter’s snow. While a December garden may look still, there’s an entire world working under the surface. The soil shifts into its cold-season …
How to Grow Figs in Any Climate
A versatile and delicious fruit (that is also an excellent source of fiber), it’s no wonder why so many people want to learn how to grow figs. In their native …
5 Types of Vegetable Garden Screens for Pretty Pest Control
Screens are a wonderful thing, are they not? Your screen door can let in sunlight and a nice summer breeze while it keeps out the flies and mosquitoes. A screen …
Overwintering Bell Pepper Plants for a Head Start Next Season
Bell peppers aren’t supposed to survive winter. At least, that’s what Big Gardening wants you to believe. But here’s the botanical bombshell that’ll reshape your entire pepper worldview: those “annual” …
Pollinator Plant Care Basics
A healthy, vibrant pollinator garden is more than just a collection of beautiful flowers—it’s a dynamic, living ecosystem that supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, beetles, and countless other beneficial insects. When …
A Guide to Visiting American Pollinator Gardens and Festivals
In meadows, city parks, and backyard plots across the United States, pollinator gardens are blooming—and buzzing. These vibrant spaces are designed not just for beauty but for purpose …
Last Pepper Standing
Shortly after we decided to stop being city mice and moved to our rural location, we quickly attempted to learn about mysteries like “septic tanks,” “deep and shallow wells,” and …
