Wildfires can leave a landscape looking scorched and lifeless, and it’s easy to feel discouraged when your once-thriving garden or surrounding natural area is covered in ash. But nature has an incredible way of healing itself, and some plants are remarkably adapted to survive—sometimes even thrive—after fire. Whether it’s through deep root systems, tough underground...
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There’s something magical about being greeted by the first pops of color in the garden after a long, gray winter. Those early spring blooms feel like a warm handshake from the season ahead, promising brighter days and buzzing pollinators. But here’s the secret: to get that show, you can’t wait until spring to start thinking...
Late summer can be a tricky time for orchids. With the intensity of July’s sun lingering and cooler nights on the horizon, it’s such a bummer when our exotic friends start showing wilted leaves or dropped buds. I know how frustrating it is to nurture those delicate blooms only to see them sulk as the...
Late August is a transitional time in the garden—summer’s peak blooms are waning, and you might feel that pang of “what now?” as you stand before tired beds. I know how frustrating it is to invest energy in spring favorites only to watch them fade under the late-summer sun. But there’s a solution that turns...
Late summer can sometimes leave our gardens looking a bit tired, with spring favorites fading and the dog days of August dragging on. I know how frustrating it is to stand in a flower bed full of fading blooms and wonder, “What now?” The good news is that by sowing or setting out the right...
August is that magical stretch of summer when our indoor jungles burst with vitality—and spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are no exception! It’s such a bummer when plantlets get so heavy they weigh down the mother rosette, but right now is prime time to snip those little offshoots. With long days, warm air, and active growth,...
Late August can feel like a drag for our indoor jungles, can’t it? Peace lilies often show the stress of summer’s end: droopy leaves, yellow tips, or just a general lack of pep. I know how frustrating it is to invest time in these elegant Spathiphyllum geniuses, only to see them sulk under hot, dry...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures dip, our buzzing friends need every last drop of nectar and pollen to build their winter reserves! It’s such a bummer when autumn’s blaze of color fades too quickly, leaving bees scrambling for scarce food. I know how rewarding it feels to see bees flitting from bloom to...
Late August can feel like the calm before the autumn burst, yet pesky aphids, whiteflies, and squash vine borers can still threaten your hard-won blooms and veggies! I know how frustrating it is to see chewed petals and ragged leaves just when your garden should be wowing its final encore. The good news? A strategic...
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a burst of blooms just as summer winds down—late August can feel like a reward for all your tender care! I know how disheartening it is when your greenery thrives but never flowers, leaving your indoor oasis a little too… green. That’s why I’m so excited to...
There’s something undeniably uplifting about pockets of vibrant orange lighting up a cool, crisp autumn landscape! I know how disheartening it can feel when your summer blooms fade and the garden turns to subdued tones—but planting bold orange flowers ensures your beds stay ablaze with color well into the season. As a gardener who’s learned...
I absolutely love the idea of cultivating a living medicine cabinet right in my garden beds and window boxes! There’s something so satisfying about snipping fresh herbs or roots to brew into soothing teas, tinctures, and syrups at the first sign of a scratchy throat or stuffy nose. I know how frustrating it can be...