Whether you have a frost or a freeze warning on the way, you need to take these three steps to ensure your garden survives.

It's time to skip the marigolds and plant this heavy-hitting, pollinator and beneficial insect-attracting flower instead - ...

Growing vegetables in October? Yes, of course. Even if you’ve already had your first frost, there are still vegetables you can grow this time of year. Let’s take a look at all the crunchy, fresh ...

There’s something about pine cones that’s appealing to all of us. Their pattern, their natural symmetry —it’s no wonder we find ourselves picking them up while walking in the woods. These lovely ...

Likely, you’re here because you read Meredith’s article about how to prune basil, so it grows into massive plants. Now, instead of these spindly little plants with about seven leaves that have already ...

Hanging baskets don’t just have to look good. They can also produce food for you and your family. By choosing edibles to grow in hanging baskets, you can create something useful and beautiful. Hanging ...

Don’t you love easy food? There’s something so satisfying about saying, “I made it from scratch,” and knowing that it took you all of five minutes to make. Honey-fermented ginger is like that. It’s ...

The key to a low maintenance and low cost garden is to grow a variety of plants that readily self-seed. While most of the typical garden cultivars would require you to harvest, store, and then sow ...

You want the best garden soil possible, and sometimes that means using a little creativity when it comes to sourcing soil amendments. If you’ve been questioning how to use bone meal in the garden, ...

Oh my goodness, Rural Sprout readers, I’m beyond excited to share this fun project with you – we’re going to make tea bombs. If you want to make your next cup of tea extra special or if you need a ...

Nothing strikes fear into my houseplant-loving heart more than going to water my plants and finding the tell-tale signs of spider mites. ‘Hmm, those leaves used to be a lot greener…and is that webbing ...