If you’ve ever planted seeds and waited forever for them to sprout, only to be met with disappointing results, you’re not alone. Some seeds, especially ones with tough outer shells, struggle to absorb water and break through their own protective coats. That’s where seed scarification comes in — a fancy word for a simple trick: …
Gardening
“Man’s best friend”—it’s a title dogs have earned over centuries. Yet for Indy, a one-year-old black Lab, discovering where he fit into that legacy took time. The canine was quickly returned to his Colorado breeder after his original owners couldn’t make the commitment required for an active working breed, like Indy. Luckily, at the same …
A 2024 Swiftly survey found that 7 in 10 Americans struggle to afford groceries. Fast forward to 2025, and there is no data to know that people are feeling the pinch of the continually rising cost of food and food shortages on items like chicken eggs. Having a reliable source of fresh produce is becoming …
Fans of the great American breakfast have never had things so bad of late. The rise in egg prices has been well documented, but bacon, coffee, and frozen orange juice all hover well above pre-pandemic prices. Those who can access homegrown, fresh produce are ahead of the game. Gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers fall into this …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
A patio is like an extra room of your house, serving as an outdoor living room, dining room, kitchen, and playroom. If you live in a townhouse, it may even serve as your “yard”! And just like any other part of your home, you’ll want to make the patio comfortable, beautiful, and functional. I’ve compiled …
Step outside and take a good look at your yard. It might be time to be honest with yourself and decide if your yard is actually what you want it to be or if it hasn’t lived up to your dreams. Plus, if you’re thinking about possibly selling your home in the next few months, …