One of the most legendary of holiday traditions is kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas and New Year’s Eve. But why exactly do we do that?
Mistletoe: Why We Kiss Under It and Why Animals Love It Read More »
Plastic Christmas tree or real Christmas tree? What is the best environmental choice? We have a study that solves the carbon footprint question.
Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted. The method was popularized by author Mel Bartholemew in 1981.
Buying garden mulch these days practically requires a warning sticker on the bag and a robust suspicion of spurious marketing claims.
There are plenty of flowers that bloom in fall to light up your garden just as the days are getting shorter and the rest of your flowers have gone to seed.
Raised garden beds changed my gardening life. My back hurts less, I spend less time watering and weeding and I grow more fruits and vegetables in the same space.
Companion planting is not a new idea or trend. It’s been done for centuries, from kitchen gardens in ancient Persia to modern industrial farm fields.
Companion Planting: Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit are Better Together Read More »
Best Roses, Herbs, and Edible Flowers in the Home Grown Gardening series covers the basics of rose care and how to grow and use herbs and edible flowers.
This edition of the Home Grown Gardening series gives new gardeners the basics of what they need to know before choosing perennials for sun and shade.
You hear a lot about companion planting to deter rodents and pests. But is there any truth to it? Yes, especially in deterring insect pests.
Companion Planting Deters Insects, Mice, Rabbits, and Moles Read More »
Cover crops protect soil from weather extremes, are used between crops to restore fertility and suppress weeds, and to protect garden beds left unplanted.