Last spring, I was showing my seven-year-old nephew around my vegetable garden when he suddenly squealed with delight. "Aunt Sarah, look! There's a wiggly snake!" He'd spotted an earthworm poking its head out of the freshly watered soil.
As I...
Picture this: It's mid-July, and I'm standing in my vegetable garden, staring at what should have been my prize tomato plants. Instead of the lush, green giants I'd envisioned, I'm looking at pale, stunted plants with yellowing leaves that...
How a simple Amazon delivery box changed my entire approach to gardening—and could revolutionize yours too
Picture this: It's 2 AM, and I'm standing in my pajamas staring at my overgrown flower bed through the kitchen window, wondering how three...
As a passionate gardener for over 20 years, I've witnessed the tell-tale signs of mole activity countless times - those distinctive volcano-shaped molehills erupting overnight across a previously pristine lawn. When I first encountered moles in my own garden,...
Preparing land for planting is perhaps the most critical step in creating a thriving garden, productive farm, or beautiful landscape. Like building a house, your growing success depends on establishing a solid foundation.
Whether you're a novice gardener transforming your...
Have you ever watched leaves fall in a forest and wondered why woodland soil is so rich and fertile? Nature has been perfecting the art of soil building for millions of years without human intervention.
What if there was a...
Hey there, garden lovers! You probably already know that earthworms are the unsung heroes of your backyard, munching through organic goodies daily—seriously, their own weight’s worth—and churning up the soil like tiny landscapers.
Those wiggly tunnels they dig? Perfect for...
Do you love gardening but dread the heavy lifting and constant digging? Here’s a game-changer: you don’t need to break your back every season. In fact, all that tilling might actually harm your soil. So, why not set that...
Roly-polies, doodlebugs, pill bugs—whatever you call these tiny, armored critters, they’re probably some of the most common garden guests you’ve met. Lift up a rock, a flowerpot, or an old log, and chances are you’ll spot a cluster of...
Whether you're baking a sweet cake or crafting a delicious brunch, you'll likely find yourself cracking a few eggs along the way. We often indulge in the yolks and whites (check out our recipes page for some culinary ideas),...