Heirloom and Landrace Vegetable Gardening: Your Backyard Seed Bank for Biodiversity
Let’s be honest. Most of us don’t think much about where our seeds come from. We grab a packet off the rack, plant, and repeat next year. But there’s a…
Let’s be honest. Most of us don’t think much about where our seeds come from. We grab a packet off the rack, plant, and repeat next year. But there’s a…
Picture your typical suburban street. Neat lawns. Fences. Maybe a few ornamental shrubs. It’s tidy, sure. But for the local wildlife—the birds, the pollinators, the small mammals—it’s a fragmented, confusing…
You don’t need a sprawling backyard to have a green thumb. Honestly, you don’t even need a balcony. If you have a windowsill, a fire escape (check your local regulations,…
Let’s be honest. The weather feels… different. One week it’s a drought, the next it’s a deluge. Heatwaves bake the soil, and unseasonal frosts nip at new growth. For gardeners,…
Let’s be honest—traditional lawns are kinda boring. What if your yard could be both beautiful and delicious? That’s the magic of edible landscaping. It’s not just for homesteaders or master…
Garden decor ideas add character and flare to any outdoor space by making an individual statement about its atmosphere and setting the scene for any landscape design project. From rustic…
There is no better way to introduce nature into the vertical confines of urban existence than the vertical garden. In these, thyme and mint provide fragrant foliage while flowering vines…
Many gardeners enjoy gardening but lack the time or dedication for high maintenance landscapes. Replacing lawns with drought-tolerant plants, cutting water usage and opting for rock garden or alpine plantings…
Creating a vegetable garden requires time and energy. But the satisfaction of eating homegrown vegetables makes it worth the effort! Start small and build up as you gain experience. Choose…
Your landscape should reflect your personality and family needs. For example, if you love hummingbirds add feeders and a birdbath. Using unique plants, structures and garden ornaments will create focal…