Can You Compost Dog Poop?
When I first started composting, I felt a surge of angst any time I was about to throw something in the garbage. Can I compost it? Is this really garbage? …
the compost
Should You Garden Barefoot?
I'm a barefoot gardener, and until I posted a video online of my daughter and me in the garden picking veggies for dinner, I never considered any issues with that. …
An Easy No-Dig-Gardening Guide
I'm going to say right up front that when I first came across the concept of no-dig gardening, I had visions of skipping through the meadow sprinkling seeds like fairy …
Harvesting your Gooseberries
You planted. You watered and weeded. You pruned and fertilized. You watched and waited. Slowly but surely, your gooseberries ripened from their early color (usually green) to the final color …
How to Compost in an Apartment
There is a lot of information out there about how to compost in an apartment. One thing that seems to be missing in much of that information is whether or …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Brussels Sprouts
Working your Brussels sprout garden means having the right tools to do the job. And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare Brussels …
Winterizing your Strawberry Plants
The first technique for winterizing strawberry plants is to choose an appropriate variety for your zone. Some varieties withstand cold better than others. …
Dealing with Cauliflower Diseases
Like most crops, cauliflower is susceptible to certain diseases, which are in turn promoted by pest damage. Here are some of the diseases you should look out for. …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Scallion Diseases
Scallion plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The diseases can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even gardeners themselves. …
How to Make the Best All-Purpose Plant Fertilizer with 3 (or Fewer) Simple Ingredients
You can find an all-purpose cleaner, all-purpose flour, all-purpose anything, really. It's nice that way. All your needs get taken care of with one item. It's true for plant fertilizer, …
