types of garden

Garden Designs I Want to Learn More About

November 24, 2023 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

I enjoy exploring different approaches to garden design. There are so many styles that evoke so many different feelings when you’re amidst them. Although I know a little bit about a few styles, there are many others I hope to learn more about in the weeks, months, and years to come. 3 Garden Designs I’ve…

Benefits of Community Gardens

February 14, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

I live in an apartment in San Francisco. I have a porch, windowsills with different light levels, and some counter space to do any gardening that I’d like to do. However, I don’t have a yard. Therefore, if I wanted to get serious about outdoor gardening, I would need to explore other options. That’s gotten…

How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

Why Are Your Figs Dropping Before They Ripen?

A fig tree loaded with tiny green treasures can create a gardener’s version of heartbreak when those fruits suddenly hit the ground before they become sweet, soft, and ready for picking. Fig trees often drop fruit early because they face stress from water problems, temperature swings, pollination issues, or even the wrong growing conditions. Early…

Are Keystone Plants More Valuable Than a Long Pollinator List?

A garden packed with pollinator plants can look like a colorful buffet, but a shorter list featuring the right keystone plants may deliver a much bigger ecological impact. Choosing plants that support entire food webs helps gardeners create spaces where butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife find more than just a quick snack. Many gardening…

5 Ways to Turn an Overgrown Herb Bed Into a Fall Harvest

An overgrown herb bed does not mean the gardening season has ended. With a few smart moves, tangled stems and crowded plants can transform into a fresh supply of flavorful herbs for autumn meals, teas, and homemade seasonings. The secret involves more than grabbing pruning shears and attacking the garden like a hedge-trimming superhero. A…

6 Smart Uses for Fallen Pine Needles Around Acid-Loving Plants

Pine needles often end up as the forgotten gold of the backyard, scattered under trees while gardeners reach for bags of commercial mulch. Around acid-loving plants, those fallen needles can serve a useful purpose, helping create a comfortable growing environment for plants that prefer slightly acidic soil. Instead of sweeping them away like yard clutter,…