The first frost of the season always seems to sneak up faster than we expect, doesn’t it? One day you’re basking in the late summer warmth, and the next you’re checking the forecast nervously, wondering if your tender plants are going to make it through the night. Preparing your yard before that frost arrives is...
Basil is one of those plants that most of us grow for its fragrant, flavorful leaves, and for good reason—there’s nothing quite like tossing fresh basil into a sauce or a salad. But here’s the thing that often gets overlooked: basil’s flowers are just as valuable as its leaves, and letting your basil bloom can...
Composting is a little bit like magic. You can take food scraps that would otherwise be headed to your local landfill and instead use it to make hearty, healthy, rich soil. Some compostable things are a no brainer, like fruit and vegetable peels, greens that are past their prime, and other organic food scraps. Other...
A ketogenic diet is all about keeping your carb count low and fat and protein high. Ideally, you would consume fewer than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day, preferably closer to 20-25. Vegetables are generally low in carbohydrates, but not all of them are suitable on a ketogenic diet. When choosing keto vegetables, you should...
We’ve talked a little bit about ants in the garden and what should be done about them. Ants don’t always pose problems for you or your garden – many types of ants actually benefit your garden. But there are some ants that can cause damage, like carpenter ants. Others can inflict pain or death, like...
Get ready to see the cutest succulents ever! If you thought mermaid succulents were the best thing ever, or that jellyfish succulents were the coolest thing ever, you’re about to see why those are both wrong! Meet the bear paw succulent! This adorable succulent is quite a bit like the panda plant succulent, whose leaves look...
Scientists believe that, around the world, there could be as many as 200,000 different species of pollinators currently in existence. These pollinators range from honeybees and bumblebees, which many of us are quite familiar with, to more obscure flying insects. Many pollinators build nests out of raw materials found in their immediate environment. And one...
Gazing into these galaxy patenuias makes you feel like you’re staring into the depths of the universe, with each petal cosmically decorated. These galaxy flowers, also known as night sky petunias, are the perfect addition for the space-loving gardener. Do you like flowers? We love flowers. And we’ve shared some of the most beautiful species...
This flower looks just like a tower of flames when it blooms, and we’ve never seen anything like it before! Nature has a magnificent array of floral wonders. The way some blossoms mimic their environment, and others attract flying sustenance, and how yet even others help the environment flourish through pollination- flowers are way more...
Beautifying your back yard, or your front porch, has never been so much fun! Jellyfish succulents are magical looking planters that really add a touch of deep sea wonder to any property. And they’re not the only succulents around to inspire thoughts of the sea: check out these mermaid tail succulents. They look just like...
Thirty years ago, Kay Baxter and Bob Corker began seed-saving the heritage plant foods of New Zealand. They founded the Koanga Institute, where regenerative farmers come together to fulfill this mission, in Kotare Village, Nother Hawke’s Bay. Together, this seed-saving couple have collected over 800 heritage vegetable seeds and over 400 heritage fruit tree and berry seeds. ...
Gardeners have a lot to worry about. They have to contend with weather conditions, such as rain, sunlight, and temperature fluctuations, as well as neighborhood animals like rabbits, moles, or even deer who might try to use their garden as an all-you-can-eat buffet. One of the toughest battles gardeners have to face, however, come in...
