Composting at home reduces what you send to the landfill and fortifies your garden. It's also easier than a lot of people think. In the end, it's a ...
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Mastering Melons
These tips and tricks make enjoying these summertime stars easy. I planted two ‘Ambrosia’ cantaloupe plants in the garden last year and much to my ...
Lovage Love
It's easy to love this lesser-known, celery-like herb. I fell in love with lovage long before I ever tasted it. The day my husband’s elderly Uncle ...
Wild and Wonderful Edible Weeds
Dandelions, burdock, and other pesky weeds can be a delicious opportunity instead of a blight. So-called weeds are thrivers, early adopters, ...
Make the Most of Sweet Peas
Call them sweet peas, green peas, garden peas, English peas... they're the same thing and grow the same way. Peas thrive in a cool, sunny climate and ...
How to Harvest and Cook Snails From the Garden
Turn garden pests into gourmet treats with this simple guide. It’s true: you can eat the snails in your garden, at least they are if your yard and ...
Permaculture on Cape Cod
Resilient Roots shares its wisdom with gardeners and farmers. This may come as a bit of a shock to you, but we’re doing it wrong. Whether it’s a few ...
1,000 Ways to Not Grow Cauliflower
Just like many babies in nature, seedlings are vulnerable to predators and need constant vigilance. Spring garden plans are very similar to most of ...
How to Plant Tomatoes
Plant 'em deep and prep the soil. Enjoying a summer showcase of awesome tomatoes of any variety takes good garden prep work now. By prepping the soil ...
Straw Bale Gardening
Hay bales provide an excellent venue for growing produce, even (especially!) for beginning gardeners. Horticulturist Joel Karsten began growing ...
How to Grow an Herbal Grill Garden
Ah, the sweet sounds of summer. Birds chirping, water lapping against a boat, the drone of lawn mowers, and a sizzling grill are all music to the ...
Tips for Growing Food on Your Deck or Patio
Growing food doesn’t necessarily require a big backyard. Even if you live in a high-rise apartment, homegrown vegetables and herbs can be yours. In ...
How to Grow All Kinds of Berries in Pots & Containers
Container gardening berries is totally possible—just follow a few simple steps. Growing berries in pots isn’t difficult when you select the right ...
Support Your Tomatoes: How to Use Cages, Trellises, Strings, and Stakes
Tomatoes are a favorite summer treat for gardeners. There is something about the taste of a freshly picked tomato, ideally eaten with a leaf of ...
How to Read a Seed Packet
Seed packets tell you all you need to know to get planting. Sowing seeds is an easy and inexpensive way to get a garden going. Make the most of your ...
How to Make Seed Bombs
Seed bombs let you scatter seeds in unexpected places. Making seed bombs and throwing, concealing, digging, or just gently placing them in places ...
How to Use a Cold Frame to Extend Your Growing Season
Learn the secrets of using a cold frame. My grandmother had a cold frame. It was a long rectangular box angled to catch the sun with a sliding glass ...
How to Grow a Pet-Friendly Garden
From what to plant to how to design it. Get tips for creating a garden that's safe for you and your pet—and thus the whole family. It's more than ...
Small Yet Mighty Dwarf Citrus Trees
If you like the idea of having your own fresh citrus readily at hand and you’ve got a sunny spot, you’re in luck. Dwarf citrus trees can grow in some ...
How to Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree
Meyer lemons aren’t “true” lemons but a mix of lemons and oranges. The fruit is a deep golden yellow and sweeter than other lemons, has a thinner skin ...
