Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
Gardening Tips & Information
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What Are Microclimates?
Ever noticed that shady gardens stay snowy longer? Or spots against a wall stay warm? Those are microclimates. Click to learn more.
By Andre Baptiste
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5 Ways To Get Free Plants For Your Garden
Free plants! Rather than paying sky-high prices, learn 5 ways to source plants that just need a little boost and some TLC.
By Teo Spengler
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Regrow Kitchen Scraps and Grocery Store Produce
Create a no waste kitchen. Did you know you can regrow produce? Click to learn about regrowing avocados, green onions, and pineapples.
By Armen Adamjan
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How To Make Homemade Baby Food Fresh From The Garden
Learn to make the freshest and safest baby food from homegrown garden vegetables. Your baby will love it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Sustainable Gardening?
What is sustainable gardening? Click here to learn everything there is to know about sustainability in gardening.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Back To Eden Gardening: Everything You Need To Know
Learn about the Back to Eden gardening method of creating natural growing conditions and reducing your carbon footprint.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Learn About The Wild World Of Lawn Mower Racing
Lawn mower racing is a real thing, with proceeds going to charity. Read on to learn about why and where it started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Dig Up Endangered Plants To Grow In Your Garden?
It’s important to know whether a wild plant is endangered before you dig it up. Learn how to find out what’s legal.
By Susan Albert
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What Are Herbicide Adjuvants: Herbicide Adjuvant Guide For Gardeners
If you have ever perused a pesticide label, you might be familiar with the term 'adjuvant.' What are herbicide adjuvants? It can be confusing to unravel herbicide spray adjuvants and their properties, but we'll do it together and make some sense of them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Start A Garden Cheap – Get Growing For Almost Nothing
Click here and learn how you can start a garden on a budget and get growing for almost nothing.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Make A Community Garden Sustainable
Read how community gardens are full of opportunities for sustainable practices that support the environment.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Plants Scream? Study Shows They Can Under Stress
Some plants make noise when they’re distressed or cut, but we probably don’t need to worry about their feelings.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Neonatives Vs. Old Natives – Defining Native Plants Isn’t Clear Cut
What are neonative plants? Click here to find out.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How to Grow An Air Quality Garden
Air quality is more important now than ever. Click here to learn how to lower your AQI with your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bee Sting Self-Care: Bee And Wasp Sting Treatment At Home
Getting stung by a bee is a constant hazard of gardening. Click here to learn what to do when a bee stings you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is No Mow May And How Does It Help Pollinators?
What is No Mow May and does it help pollinators? Click here to learn more and see how you can join in on No Mow May.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Carbon Gardening: Gardening To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Did you know you can reduce carbon emissions using plants? Click here for information on carbon gardening.
By Teo Spengler