Your kitchen and pantry aren’t just for cooking—they’re a treasure trove of home-grown gardening tools you can use for healthier plants, better soil, and natural pest control. These everyday items are often more effective (and gentler on your wallet and the environment) than commercial products. From powerful milks that fight fungus to kitchen staples that …
If you’re like most people, you might find yourself sitting on a mountain of stuff that isn’t quite worth what you’re hoping it is. In other words, your attic full of antiques might just be gathering dust and taking up storage space for no real reason. While some antiques hold sentimental or monetary value, many …
Few things beat the flavor of a homegrown tomato—warm from the sun, bursting with sweetness, and completely unlike the grocery store kind. But growing them isn’t always as simple as tossing a seed in the ground and hoping for the best. Tomatoes are heavy feeders, sun lovers, and a bit dramatic when it comes to …
Tired of empty garden beds but not ready to surrender your space to aggressive invaders? You’re in luck. Some plants grow quickly and politely—filling out your flower beds with lush foliage and stunning blooms without smothering everything in sight. These perennials are the unicorns of the plant world: they spread fast, stay well-mannered, and look …
Do you have a basement, storage unit, or attic full of old junk seemingly just taking up much-needed space? While reorganizing is always a great idea, don’t throw all of it into the donate pile quite yet. Certain items could be worth a small fortune (or at least a tank of gas or a new …
Tomatoes reign supreme in the garden—not just for flavor, but also for the satisfaction of growing them yourself. With the right pruning technique, you can unlock a bumper harvest of big, juicy fruits. But make missteps, and your efforts can flop—literally. Let’s dive into 12 key pruning mistakes and how to avoid them, for a …
Not every beautiful plant is a good fit for your garden. Some popular perennials can turn into high-maintenance headaches—spreading aggressively, flopping over, or requiring constant cleanup. Before you fall for a pretty bloom at the nursery, check this list of plants that often cause more stress than they’re worth—and see what you can grow instead. …
Have you ever paused to think about what’s in your favorite breakfast cereal? It’s easy to disregard the ingredients and origins of our food, but at what cost? Yet, if you are a gardener, you’ve probably considered the big differences in ingredients and flavor when comparing store bought and home grown foods. Many American kitchens …
Native American wildflowers are some of the easiest, most rewarding plants you can add to your yard. Why? Because they’re already perfectly adapted to your climate, soil, and pollinators. That means less work for you, and more blooms, butterflies, and birds all season long. Whether you’re planting a new bed, refreshing a sunny patch, or …
When summer hits, our instinct is often to dote on our gardens—watering, feeding, pruning, and “tidying up.” But for some plants, less really is more. Giving certain perennials and ornamentals too much summer attention can backfire in a big way, leading to poor blooms, root rot, or even plant death. These popular plants look like …