LeAura Alderson

We’ve been too busy gardening in between wrestling tech tigers to write much on this, but you know the saying: “A picture’s worth a thousand words.” So… maybe a video …

What is an Olla Pot? Olla translates as pot, pan or jar, and an olla pot is an unglazed ceramic pot or jar, used for storing food and water. More …

Between Sambucus Canadensis and Sambucus Nigra? Elderberry plants are both ornamental and functional. The edible elderberries, Sambucus Canadensis and Sambucus Nigra species of elderberry, are well known for their immunity …

What Do Frogs Eat? And Do Toads and Frogs Eat Mosquitoes? We all know that frogs and toads eat insects, but what kind exactly, and it is helpful for the …

What are your DIY ideas for strawberry planters? We have several strawberry planters in use in our garden. Some are terra cotta, wood and some are plastic. One of our …

If you’re wondering how to get rid of squash bugs naturally, chances are you either have them now, or have already experienced the loss of plants due to this most …

If you want plant labels that last, here are DIY ideas for plant markers, from creative to practical garden markers you can make. Some of these are fun for kids …

Lessons in Abundance, and a Conversation With Mother Nature We’ve lived in the woods for the past 30 years where it’s a lot like living in a treehouse. Between the …

The dates for when to plant winter squash can sneak up on you, so don’t let the name fool you. Winter squash is still planted in spring, but it often …

You can create a bird sanctuary for insectivorous birds that eat mosquitoes for natural pest control in the garden. From the trees and shrubs they inhabit, to the bugs they …