How long do seeds last? This is a question that lots of home gardeners have asked, myself included. If you like to save ...
Grow Your Own Sunflower Microgreens: Nutrient-Dense, Living Superfoods
There's something immensely satisfying about sunflower microgreens. They're edible and truly delicious, no matter how ...
What is a Paper Wasp? And How Can I Get Rid of Them?
The first time I heard the term "paper wasp," I honestly thought it was a school craft project. It sounds like a pretty ...
10 Amazing Upcycling Ideas for Your Garden
As much as I sometimes hate them, I have learned a universal truth about clichés: they persist because they’re true. And ...
8 Small Melons Packed with Gigantic Flavor
Gardeners are generally limited by one important factor: growing room. If you don't have a lot of garden space, there ...
10 Common Tomato Plant Diseases (and How to Heal Them)
If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, then you’ve probably had to contend with tomato plant diseases. It’s easy to think of ...
Canning Equipment Essentials for Making Safe, Perfect Home Preserves
I started canning because I wanted to be able to enjoy my garden's produce all year long, not just in summer and early ...
8 Gorgeous Drought-Tolerant Shade Plants to Make Your Garden Alive
You have shady areas in your lawn and garden, right? Just about every yard has some shade, but I found out that doesn't ...
The 20 Best Gardening Books for Your Home Reference Library
Have you ever heard of learning by doing? This was the first approach I took to gardening: a sort of trial-and-error ...
How to Dry Oregano for Summer-Fresh Flavor Year-Round
Doesn't oregano make everything a little bit more delicious? I use it as an all-around spice for all sorts of savory ...