9 Mistakes New Gardeners Make That Seasoned Boomers Avoid
Starting a garden is exciting, but it’s also easy to feel like you’re figuring things out as you go. I’ve been…
Fragrant Flowers That’ll Remind You of the Good Old Days
Isn’t it amazing how a single scent can transport you to another time? The smell of certain flowers has a way…
11 Gardening Secrets Our Parents Tried to Teach Us
I’ll admit it—when I was younger, I wasn’t exactly eager to take my parents’ advice. Whether it was about life, work,…
Aloe Vera: Growing, Propagation, and Medicinal Uses
When I was a kid, summer sunburns and Aloe Vera went hand-in-hand. I hated sunscreen and suffered pink and burning skin…
How to Use Grow Lights to Help Your Seedlings Get A Flying Start
A new growing season is an exciting time for any gardener. The time of year has come to plant those seeds…
How To Find A Community Garden Near You
If you desire to grow fruit, vegetables, or flowers, but don’t know how to get started or don’t have space, why not…
How To Protect Your Garden Pond During Winter
The winter months can be a tough time for wildlife, especially for the fish who live in your garden pond. Luckily,…
Eating Locally Grown Organic Food Has Impact Beyond Your Community
There’s more to organic gardening than just swapping one kind of input for another. It requires you to change the way…
4 Things You Can Do In Your Garden Without Getting Your Hands Dirty
Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated that “the Earth laughs in flowers” — and what better place for the Earth to laugh…
7 Tips to Safely Cut Down a Large Tree
Disease, insects, fungal growth, and even natural disasters occasionally destroy trees. However, cutting down a mature tree can be very risky…
