Seed Saving Guide: Collecting and Storing Seeds
My neighbor has grown the same strain of pole beans for thirty years. She got the original seeds from her…
Category Gardening & Landscaping
Plant Propagation from Cuttings: Hardwood and Softwood Techniques
A single Forsythia branch can become twenty new plants. A stem from a favorite tomato can root in a jar…
Grafting Fruit Trees: Whip and Tongue vs Bark Graft Methods
The first graft I ever attempted was a disaster. I had read a book, bought a grafting knife, and tried…
Growing Berry Bushes: Blueberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries
Fresh berries from your own bushes taste nothing like the plastic-clamshell berries from the grocery store. A sun-warmed blueberry eaten…
Herb Garden Design: Culinary, Medicinal, and Tea Gardens
An herb garden is the most rewarding planting in my yard. It costs little to establish, requires minimal maintenance, and…
Hydroponic Gardening Basics: Soil-Free Growing Systems
My first hydroponic system was a plastic storage tote with holes cut in the lid, net pots holding lettuce seedlings,…
Mushroom Cultivation Outdoors: Logs, Beds, and Kits
The first time I grew mushrooms, I was skeptical that anything would happen. I had drilled holes in oak logs,…
Container Gardening for Small Spaces and Balconies
I killed more plants in containers than I care to admit before I understood the rules. Container gardening is not…
Mulching Guide: Types, Depth, and Common Mistakes
Mulch is the most cost-effective thing you can do for your landscape. A two to three inch layer of organic…
Building a Pollinator Garden: Plants That Attract Bees
A pollinator garden is the rare landscape project that actually does what it promises. Plant the right flowers, in enough…
