GARDENING

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 …

Learning about pollinator flowers for bees is an intriguing discovery into their codependent relationship and how we can help. Blooms and Bees – A Love Story Blooms and bees have …

Chives for Beauty, Taste, and Health If you’re looking for information on how to grow chives, we’ve got the scoop on this unpretentious little herb. Chives are hardy perennials (they’ll …

Plant lacinato kale in your garden, and you’ll have a win-win. Your gardening effort will earn you stunning, showy dark bluish-green to black foliage and a superfood that delivers optimal …

Plants Flourish with Rain Water Plants quenched with rainwater thrive more than those doused with tap water. Rain barrels are a great way to capture rainwater, and there are many …

If you’re confused about the difference between chives vs. green onions vs. scallions, or spring onions, you’re not alone. Confusion on plants often arises when there are multiple common names for the same …

Water jugs, water tanks, water bobs… Water storage containers are essential for emergency preparedness and with the recent hurricane Zeta power loss, we definitely put ours to good use. That …

Epsom Salts – for More than Aches, Pains, and Detox! Most commonly thought of as a healing remedy for soaking tired feet or a hot restorative bath, Epsom salt does far more …

Limited Garden Space? Grow Vertical! Conserving resources, reusing and repurposing—aka, upcycling—just makes sense, and gardeners tend to be really good at this. So we really like the idea of using …