Do you think of leaves as a nuisance? Are you the type of person who can’t wait to tidy up your yard with a rake and bag each fall? Are you curious to learn how you can use these free resources that we often take for granted? It might surprise you how useful these brown, crunchy leaves are for your garden, wildlife, and the soil. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers shares how you can give your fall leaves a second life.
Are you looking for a great, drought-tolerant plant that attracts plenty of pollinators to the garden? Palafox is a wonderful North American native plant that will do just that. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will share how to grow and care for Palafox.
Did you know fall leaves are like a free fertilizer, mulch, and compost all in one? Yet so many people are raking them up and hauling them away! Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why leaving the leaves is the best thing you can do for your garden soil and yard ecosystem.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a high tunnel to your farm or garden and are wondering if it’s worth the hassle, join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses key benefits and some drawbacks to help you decide if this step is right for you.
Do you want to get your kids out in the garden with you more frequently? Sharing a love of gardening with your kiddos can be so rewarding! In this article, gardening expert and mom Jill Drago will cover 21 easy plants to grow with your kids to get them excited about getting dirty!
Make your fall garden cleanup easier and support natural ecosystems by skipping a few steps. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why some garden cleanup isn’t necessary.
In this article, Master Naturalist Sarah Jay explains the life cycle of hoverflies and how to usher them into the garden space. Included is a list of plants you can incorporate to be a great host for these pollinator and pest control powerhouses.
Many gardeners mistakenly grab their pruners as part of fall cleanup, but autumn pruning can inadvertently cause major problems for your plants. Cutting back trees and shrubs too late can hinder winter hardiness and reduce flowers next year. Gardening expert Logan Hailey explains the top 13 plants to avoid pruning this fall and what to do instead.
Do you struggle to grow produce in your garden year after year? Is there always a new pest or disease plaguing your garden? Or an environmental stress such as heat or drought that decimates everything? Landrace gardens are adapted to your exact climate. Certified master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through starting your own landrace garden.
Seed saving is something our ancestors had to do to survive. Today, you don’t have to worry about it like they did, but you’ll learn a lot by practicing good seed-saving techniques. We cover those here!
Do you know your garden style? Whether you're designing a landscape from scratch or redoing your current garden, landscape designer Liz Jaros is here to help with an explanation of seven popular garden styles, their key characteristics, and recommended plants for each!
It’s likely one of the first questions on a new gardener’s mind. Should you buy plants at the local nursery or big box store? Or sift through a catalog, picking out packets to start your plants from seed? Gardening expert Kelli Klein reviews the benefits and drawbacks of each.