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

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 ...

There are few fall pleasures as profound as biting into a homegrown apple. However, apple trees cause far more than their fair share of stress for any home growers. This classic fruit grows from ...

Both the garden and I get a second wind in September. After the mellowness of summer months, and leisurely August pastimes, my mind craves a refocus and regroup. It’s not quite the back-to-school ...

Attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden couldn’t come at a better time than now, at this particular point in history. With the decline in insect species worldwide, in ...

In the world of horticulture, peat moss possesses many qualities we want in a growing medium. Peat moss has a lightweight and spongy texture. It has the uncanny ability to hold on to air and moisture ...

You’ve just left the busy-ness of the city, to move out to the countryside, where everyday life moves a lot slower. The excitement of less stress, fewer distractions and more time for yourself is ...

All throughout the year, glass jars are in season. Pickle jars, mustard jars, jam jars, peanut butter jars, Mason jars… Tall ones, short ones, blue ones, clear ones. Glass jars can be found in all ...

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a hardy perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. As part of the Apiacaea family, it is closely related to carrot, celery, and parsley. This culinary and medicinal ...

Broadly defined, invasive plants are non-native species introduced to a particular region where they are able to spread far and wide. Exotic plants from faraway lands may be beautiful but there is no ...

Have you ever given thought to what it might feel like to rewild your garden? A garden being your backyard space, acres upon acres of field or forest, even your postage-size balcony. No matter how big ...

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, ...