The Meaning of Wabi Sabi in the Garden
We love the meaning of wabi sabi, which means imperfect and flawed beauty. This is especially relevant in the garden and natural environment. Our orderly selves would like tidy lawns …
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Kids in the Garden Growing Memories that Last
Children Thrive in the Garden Kids and gardening go hand and hand… or hands-in-dirt! We’ve never seen a kid who didn’t love to play in the dirt. Heck… some of …
How to Prevent and Treat the Dreaded Squash Vine Borer, Melittia Cucurbitae
Squash Vine Borer Prevention and Treatment One of our biggest garden losses a few years ago was our squash crops. We got hit doubly by the dreaded squash vine borer …
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms on Logs
Most gardeners think of growing vegetables and maybe some fruits. We tend to forget about options like mushroom cultivation. Growing mushrooms is different, but not that difficult. So if you’re …
Garden Therapy Increases Well Being, Reduces Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Horticulture Therapy Comes With Many Health Benefits Yep. It can be that simple. Not one and done but more as a regular practice. Studies show that garden therapy — AKA …
Ideas for Container Gardening Indoors and Out
No Garden? No Problem. You Can Grow Ornamentals and Edibles in Pots and Grow Bags! Options for gardening are many, varied and flexible based on your interests, needs, location and …
The Night Blooming Cereus – Queen of the Night Flower
“Cereus-ly” Worth the Wait for the Large Extraordinarily Fragrant Blossoms The Night Blooming Cereus is a wonderful, mysteriously elegant perennial tropical succulent. Lady Cereus, also goes by numerous common names, …
What Do Plants Need to Grow? 6 Basic Nutrients for Plants
We know many of you are well-seasoned gardeners and are beyond the “basics”. But it’s important to devote pages to those who are new to gardening and just getting started. Many …
Small Backyard Garden Ideas for Your Own Little Eden
Have you created your own garden oasis? Coming up with small backyard garden Ideas is a fun and creative endeavor. Small gardens are great places to bring out your inner …
Daisy Fleabane Wildflower is an Edible & Beneficial Plant to Know
A Tiny Pink or White Flower With a Yellow Center That perky white wildflower with a yellow center that looks like miniature daisies or chamomile, might be daisy fleabane. But some …