Making Your Own Biochar
Imagine if you could save the earth by starting a fire in your garden. Sounds crazy? Maybe, but maybe not. Biochar can sequester carbon into the soil, improve soil conditions by retaining wat… Read More
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Growing a Pollinator Garden
Pollinator gardens have been in the news these last few years. Most of the articles focus on monarch butterflies and planting milkweed to support them. But they can be so much more than this… Read More
Just Add Water
5 Watering Tips To Keep Your Garden Hydrated All Season Are you struggling to keep your plants healthy and vibrant in the summer heat? The secret lies in how you water them.… Read More
Do I Really Need More Than One Saw for Pruning Trees?
The right saw can revolutionize your pruning. In the kitchen, it’s clear: There is a knife for every task. For coring strawberries, there’s the paring knife; there’s the c… Read More
Summer Pruning Tips
How best to care for fruit trees, berries, and flowers in the warm months Many people associate pruning with winter and the dormant season, which is true for most trees and bushes, but summer is… Read More
Biggest Truths vs Lies in Gardening
Starting your own garden is an exciting adventure. There are so many fun activities, from selecting your garden location, choosing containers, shopping for plants and seeds. There is so muc… Read More
Simple Ways to Help the Bees
Bees are facing greater pressures than ever before, but there are things that you can do to help your local bee community! By making these simple changes or additions t… Read More
How to Grow Asparagus in a Raised Gardening Bed
Much has been written in praise of raised gardening beds—and for good reason! Raised gardening beds offer so much more control than gardening at ground level. Fi… Read More
10 Best Vegetables to Grow in Your Container Garden
With the right care and conditions, container gardens can be just as productive as in-ground gardens, especially when it comes to growing vegetables. All most vegetables need is full sun, reg… Read More
Choosing the Best Pruning Shears for You
To begin with the obvious, the pruner’s sole job is to cut plants in your yard, garden or farm. It’s far superior to a knife, and much better than snapping… Read More