Drawing from the wisdom and habits of some of the world’s longest-living populations, growing and eating your own fruits and vegetables is a vital key to longevity. Check out our guide to growing your own backyard Blue Zone in this article.
You may have heard the term deadheading, but do you know what it means and why it's important? Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through the benefits of deadheading and how to successfully complete this regular maintenance to produce more blooms.
Interested in creating a charming cottage garden in your yard? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will walk through the steps and elements of creating a wonderfully wild cottage garden.
Are you growing rhizomatous plants in your garden and looking for ways to control the spread? Then you’re in the right place! Join small-scale gardening expert Jenna Rich as she discusses how these plants spread and tips on how to tame them so your garden doesn’t become overrun.
Unsure if your plant needs water? Horticulture professional and former organic farmer Logan Hailey can help you identify the key signs of underwatering so you can quickly rehydrate your plants. This article also explores how to differentiate drought stress from other plant problems.
Adding a watering station to your garden is a great way to help support and protect local bee and pollinator populations. Read on to learn why a watering station is a valuable addition to your pollinator garden and how you can make a simple one yourself!
If you feel like you’re giving your plants a little too much to drink, you’re not alone! In this easy guide, former organic farmer Logan Hailey helps you identify the key symptoms of overwatering and how to fix them!
No-till gardening can dramatically improve soil health and reduce weed pressure. But transitioning to no-till may seem daunting. In this article, former no-till organic farmer Logan Hailey makes it simple by teaching you how to minimize soil disturbance and do less heavy lifting in the garden.
Former no-till organic farmer and soil expert Logan Hailey explores the science-backed benefits of no-till gardening and how to implement no-dig practices in your garden.
In gardening, there are many options for growing plants, including in-ground, containers, raised beds, and hydroponic systems. Why choose to plant in a straw bale garden? Gardening expert Kelli Klein shares the benefits of straw bale gardens and how to build your own!
Would you like to turn your garden into a certified wildlife habitat? Even small city gardens can provide critical habitat and resources for local pollinators and wildlife. Gardening expert Kelli Klein shares how to earn certification and support your local ecosystem in 5 simple steps.
Are you starting a permaculture garden and wondering what trees to grow? Permaculture is a great way to create a sustainable garden in your own yard! You can grow a wide variety of plants and enjoy an edible landscape. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the types of trees that work wonderfully in a permaculture garden.