Give a Gift
The Easiest Vegetables to Grow on a Balcony
There’s something magical about a balcony garden. I don’t know if it’s the act of bringing nature into such an unlikely environment or if it’s the confidence that seems to …
radish
Radish Reverie: Cultivating Joy in the Roots of Life
R is for Rooted Tales. Nestled in our backyard, the radish patch began as a remedy for unruly grass. My husband, armed with a shovel and a rented rototiller, transformed …
10 Prettiest Flowering Vegetables and Herbs
When gardeners envision their preferred fruits, vegetables, and herbs for cultivation, they're usually thinking about flavor profiles and the level of effort required for successful growth. When designing a garden, …
Beet Companion Plants: What to Grow with Beets
One of the many things I love about beets is the excuse they give me to grow some tasty beet companion plants. To be clear, I'm happy to have a …
Scenes From a Winter Greenhouse (with audio)
Every greenhouse has its dark side … the corner that doesn’t get much light, where the moss grows in the cracks And, every greenhouse story does, too. At least ours …
A Spring Gardening Checklist to Grow Your Best Plants Ever
Friends, it is officially spring. The sun is out, the skies are blue, and the local flora and fauna are appearing. There's a robin in a tree near my window …
Growing Microgreens: Kits vs. DIY
When it's winter and you can't garden, growing microgreens is a fulfilling way to grow fresh food inside when it's impossible to do outside. Microgreens are considered a superfood. …
10 Tips for Saving Heirloom Seeds So They Don’t Spoil
If you think the idea of saving heirloom seeds sounds special, well, that's because it is. An heirloom conjures the magic of something sacred passed down from one generation to …
Hydroponics for Beginners: 5 Systems for Growing Greens and Veggies
Nothing gets me more excited than being able to grow veggies and herbs in the winter while there's snow on the ground outside. And you can do the same if …
10 Winter & Fall Cover Crops You Can Plant Now
I'm writing this in early fall in the northeastern part of the United States, where fall weather is well underway. The last of my summer tomatoes are ready for harvest, …
