Insect decline may seem like a good thing (less mosquitoes and pests, right?) but it is actually a major threat to our ecosystems. Over 97% of insects are beneficial, but we are losing them at a rapid rate. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains simple ways to welcome “good guy” insects into your garden, increasing biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Late summer or early fall is a surprisingly good time to restore your now-depleted stock of garden supplies. If your shed is full of empty seed packets, rusty tools, and cracked planters, Labor Day is a convenient time to replace your garden staples and explore new products. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep recommends you check out these supplies and tools.
Labor Day is made for appreciating hard work, enjoying end-of-summer days, and restoring for upcoming projects. To ease garden maintenance at this point in the season and in the future, consider a few techniques to streamline the workload. Explore effort-saving methods with gardener Katherine Rowe.
Are you looking for some fun and easy garden projects to do with your kids? Enjoy quality time outdoors with some hands-on gardening tasks, or try some garden-themed indoor activities on rainy days. Get ready to get a little messy and enjoy some quality time with these 17 creative plant-themed projects that kids will love!
There are wonderful skills for kids to learn in the garden. It engages the senses and can help them to unwind after a long day of sitting in the classroom. Florida gardener and mom of three Melissa Strauss has some great plants to share that kids will enjoy growing in the fall!
Are you adding berry bushes to your edible garden line-up and wondering what you shouldn’t plant nearby? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses seven plants that won’t play nice with berry bushes and some alternatives to consider.
Whether starting with a single container or expanding your collection, we have the top growing tips for successful arrangements. Establishing the foundation for healthy plants and making the proper selections goes a long way toward overcoming elevated garden challenges. Explore how to grow productive, beautiful plants in your balcony confines with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Are you looking for low-maintenance ways to landscape your new property? Expert gardener and organic farmer Jenna Rich shares 27 ideas for consideration.
Are you a beginner gardener looking for perennials that don’t require a green thumb in order to flourish? Or perhaps you’re a pro, searching for plants that you can set and forget? Bulletproof perennials that return year after year with little effort are the answer. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep walks you through a list of perennials that are nearly invincible.
With so many crops ripening now in the summer garden, knowing indicators of peak flavor for each makes the harvest worthwhile. Many crops are tasty and viable at various growth stages, while others feature a prime window for picking. Get the most out of your fruits and vegetables with indicators of ripeness with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Are you looking for ways to introduce your kids to the wonderful world of gardening? In this article gardener and mom of three Melissa Strauss shares some great ways to get kids outside and interested in nature.
Garlic is a staple in the kitchen, and it should be in the vegetable garden, too! Have you ever wondered if you can grow your own from the bulbs you buy at the local shop? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the answers to this question.