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Woolly Bear Caterpillars: Good for the Garden?
Watch your step, especially if you spend the warm weather months barefoot. You have a pretty good chance of seeing or perhaps squishing some fuzzy black caterpillars, sometimes known as “woolly bears,”...
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Understanding Crop Rotation: How and Why it Works
In the history of agriculture, crop rotation emerged as a fundamental technique to preserve and maintain soil health, contributing to the longevity of your land. Today, with a renewed focus on organic...
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Gourds: The King of the Cucurbits
By Jay White I love gourds. I mean I really, really love gourds. I am not sure where my obsession comes from, but I do know that my earliest plant memories involve gourds. I remember watching them grow...
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Watering Wisdom: Essential Tips for Thriving Potted Plants
People might argue that there is no such thing as too much water, but overwatered plants might beg to differ. Watering potted plants may seem like a straightforward task, but it's work that requires...
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Blooming Beauties: Make the Most of Your Spring Harvest
Spring is upon us and some days may feel a bit more Summery than Springy. This means soooo many flowers are starting to bloom and if you’re anything like me, you want to cut them all and fill your...
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Crafting the Perfect Raised Garden Bed: Layout and Design Tips and Techniques
In the world of gardening, raised beds have emerged as a popular choice for both novice gardeners and seasoned horticulturists alike. Their practicality, versatility, and efficiency make them an...
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Growing Underground: Walipini Greenhouses
Weather extremes, from harsh winters to scorching summer heat, can be brutal for gardeners. But what if we told you there’s a way to grow fresh produce year-round, no matter what kind of climate you...
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Garden Tips: How Good Do You Mulch?
Mulching is an ancient gardening practice that is still adopted by gardeners all over the world because it reigns supreme for nurturing healthy, vibrant plants and controlling pesky weeds. Whether...
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Honeydew, But Not the Melons: When Aphids Attack
By Jay White Have you ever felt a light mist fall upon you as you stood under a tree on a summer day? The next time you feel this, stick your tongue out, and taste it. It is sweet. This sweet-tasting...
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Squeeze All You Can Out of May 18: Plant a Lemon Tree Day
Pity the poor, maligned lemon, regularly associated with things gone wrong. The terrible first date, the new car that quit running a mile off the lot, basically any defective product — they’re all...
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Growing Your Garden: Benefits of Proper Pruning
Pruning is more than some random snips and cuts. When executed with precision and care, pruning becomes a transformative force, breathing new life into trees, shrubs, and crops. The secret to unlocking...
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Investing In Your Garden: Why It's Worth It
A friend told me that she wanted to start growing her own vegetables as a way to cut down on her grocery bill. I encouraged her to start a small garden but I warned her that she probably would not be...
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From the Garden: 8 Delectable Mushroom Recipes
We recently shared a blog on growing mushrooms in the garden, and now we're excited to compile for you a collection of recipes that you can use with your garden-grown mushrooms. These popular and...
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Buzzing Blooms: Celebrate World Bee Day May 20
In 2018, the UN General Assembly established May 20 as World Bee Day. “Pollination is a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems," states the website. "Nearly 90 percent of the world’s...
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Spring Bulb Planting 101: Beautiful Blooms Through Winter
Winter is over, and it’s time for warm weather. After cold and snow, the first spring flowers of the season are always a welcome sight. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are popping up with their pretty...
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Organic Gardening: Advice from an Expert
By Suzanne Labry, Contributing Writer Well-adapted plants, planted in healthy soil, in the right place at the right time — those are the main components for a successful organic garden, no matter where...
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Creative Configurations for Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds can be a true game-changer for growing healthy, bountiful crops. Not only do they provide better soil quality and drainage, but their elevated design makes gardening much easier on...
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Pesky Pests: Protect Your Garden from Fungus Gnats
If you’re a gardener or you have a houseplant collection, you’ve most likely encountered those pesky fungus gnats. Fungus gnats, unfortunately, are something that comes with the territory of having...
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Water-Wise Turf for Texas
By Suzanne Labry, Contributing Writer A nice-looking lawn and good sustainable practices need not be mutually exclusive goals. Used wisely, turfgrass has a beneficial place in both the home and...
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How to Protect Your Garden During Hurricane Season
With all of the tender loving care that goes into a garden, not to mention the hard work and financial investment, it’s heartbreaking to think about losing it all to a hurricane or tropical storm. But...
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