If you’ve ever grown carrots, you know the sinking feeling when you yank out a forked, stunted root after months of waiting. The truth is, most carrot failures can be traced back to one simple problem: the soil wasn’t right. Doesn’t sound too mysterious, but it’s the kind of detail that makes or breaks your …
When we’re busy peeling boiled eggs, hiding plastic ones, and eating chocolate ones, it’s easy to forget what Easter’s about. If you’re seeking something deeply symbolic that will remind your kids and everyone who visits that there’s a lot more to Easter than eggs, you need a Resurrection Garden—a mini, earthy tribute to the big …
If your bathroom is starting to resemble a “before” photo, it’s a clear sign that it’s time for a deep clean. For most people, though, the thought of scrubbing every corner often feels like signing up to endure harsh chemicals. You may even be considering a hazmat suit for this spring’s bathroom deep cleaning. It’s …
There’s something unsettling about plates that come out of the dishwasher smelling lemony and faintly like a science experiment. Those shiny pods that promise sparkle often leave behind more than just a squeaky-clean finish. Where do they go when they “magically dissolve?” Those things have been found to leave behind microplastics and a trail of …
A 2020 survey from the American Journal of Agricultural Economics revealed that Americans waste 30 to 40% of their food each year. What if leftover kitchen scraps, rotting food, and other food waste could be turned into something much more economical? Rich soil for your garden via composting. While the data is old, a 2014 …
It’s the time of year when Spring blooms are bursting out and gardener’s fingers are itching to get back into the dirt. You may be looking at your green expanse of lawn with the vague notion that it could be something… more. And you’re absolutely right. Your yard can be so much more than grass. …
If someone told you that you could grow a whole blueberry bush from a single squished berry, you might think they’ve been spending too much time in the sun. But it turns out that with the right conditions and a little bit of banana tea, you can do exactly that—and for almost no cost at …
How many things can you do haphazardly and still end up with something amazing? Not many, except gardening. If you love gardening but feel intimidated by all the rules of traditional gardening — the well-combed rows, the spacing charts, the color-coordinated layouts — chaos gardening might be exactly what you need. Well, how do you …
Growing a vegetable and herb garden is a fun and worthwhile experience, but it takes planning and know-how to be successful. When should you plant your seeds to get the best results? How can you avoid harvesting everything at once? The cold days of winter are behind us, but the spring chill in the air …
What comes to mind when you think of a thriving, low-maintenance garden? Things like: Rich, dark compost. Raised beds overflowing with herbs and veggies. A neat little rainwater harvesting system and pollinator-friendly blooms. If ducks weren’t on that list, @Huw Richards from Huw’s Nursery has a few compelling reasons why you need to go back …