Category: Plants

Whether it’s a fingernail-sized urban oasis or a garden designed to save you from the zombie apocalypse (or something in between), growing a garden at […]

While gardening is a great way to unplug from all your devices and reconnect with the natural world, ironically there are a number of tech […]

There is no perfect way to plant a garden. Gardeners can choose a chaotic garden where everything grows together, or a companion garden where different […]

Your local garden center can be full of inspiration with its rows and rows of abundantly blooming plants in full bloom. Of course, it makes […]

I remember the moment I reached for the knife: I was trying to divide a bush of irises with rhizomes so thick that my spade […]

This summer is predicted to be even hotter, with record temperatures across the U.S. starting in June. While traditional summer crops require warmth, so we […]

While most people think of smart cameras as just one part of their security system, they are also a good way to keep an eye […]

Vegetable plants are expensive. To get the most out of them, you need to pay attention to more than just soil, sun, and water. You […]

The reality of indoor gardening is that you rarely have as much space as you’d like. Many people only have one 4×8 foot raised bed. […]

Everything has gone up in price this year, including utilities like your water bill. While growing vegetables in your backyard can be charming and empowering, […]

As food prices continue to rise, many people may be thinking about growing a vegetable garden for the first time. This can be a great […]

If you grow vegetables in the summer, you probably grow tomatoes, and they are often the first vegetables a new gardener tries to grow. This […]

The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record , and there is a good chance that future summers will be even warmer. For most […]

Peppers are one of the best vegetables to grow. They are expensive to buy, even in season; they do not take up much space in […]

Every year around this time, I prepare to move my lemon tree out of the living room and outside for the season. In the fall, […]

Most seeds are started in seed trays or seed blocks , but at some point these seedlings will outgrow their cage or block and will […]

I have a problem: my garden has a finite size. It will only fit a limited number of trees, although I’ve been trying to squeeze […]

Although the practice of making solid blocks of soil for growing seeds is not new (it may be over 2,000 years old ), soil blocking […]

Growing seeds is a relatively simple process: stick the seeds in the ground, add water, heat and sunlight, and in most cases something will sprout. […]

It’s so tempting to buy starts – I get it. It’s nice to look at the garden and finally see something in the beds that […]

The crevice garden is an exceptional way to tackle one of the most challenging gardening landscapes. But more than that, crevice gardens can create architectural […]

Gardening season is approaching faster than you might think, and like many modern gardeners, I get help from technology every year. I use technology to […]

It’s very frustrating to find brown leaf tips on your little plants: you know it’s your fault, but you’re not sure what you did wrong […]

Good news: spring is just around the corner. By the time the ground is warm enough to start accepting flowers, vegetables and herbs, the race […]

People tend to start gardening the same way: they grow their first plant outdoors, feel proud of eating their sun-ripened tomatoes, and decide to plant […]

It has been pouring in the North-West for several weeks now, and the only thing left to do is hide inside. But suddenly last week […]

Every year around this time, people in my online gardening groups start discussing whether now is the right time to plant tulips. And while planting […]

For years, gardeners and farmers have used one of the world’s richest resources to produce fertilizer: animal feces. Animal manure is generally free and easy […]

Being a houseplant mom or dad isn’t easy—it takes a lot of work with these kids. However, smart technology has made it much easier for […]

If you’re planning on planting a live tree this holiday season, I hope you’re prepared to water a lot . This big boy will need […]

If you’re feeling a little lethargic, perhaps a little pale and dry, imagine how your houseplants are feeling at this time of year. While the […]

Garden beds require several components: compost-rich soil, full of nutrients and good drainage; soil warm enough for seeds to germinate; and moisture to keep plant […]

It’s December and many of my gardening friends in the US have their yards filled with snow. In the Southwest, friends are just starting to […]

Trees are a great addition to any home, adding beauty to your outdoor space, providing shade, and adding value to your home . But trees […]

Over the next month, you will appear on the doorsteps of many homes as a guest. Bringing something for the owner is just polite. Traditional […]

In just a few months we will begin planting seeds for the spring gardening season. If you are interested in growing seeds, you will need […]

For a long time, despite my experience with outdoor gardening, I avoided indoor plants. I felt that houseplants rely too much on you. They don’t […]

I live in a small house. The floor is taken into account, which is problematic if you’re looking for space for plants, so I filled […]

Sure, we’ve just locked up the garden for the winter , but within a few months you’ll be starting to grow seeds again. Some of […]

Winter may not seem like a gardener’s favorite time of year, but there is plenty to do, namely planning for next year. Huddled under the […]