Talking to plants is a completely normal thing gardeners do. We can’t help but comment on how cute their new leaf is or say how nasty those aphids are for feasting on them. But can talking to your plants help them grow?…
Dish soap is one of those cheap, household ingredients that many gardeners claim have superpowers. But is that true? Can you use soapy water for plants? Does it actually kill aphids? Let’s get to the bottom of what dish soap is doing…
This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project , a nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, nature-based gardening.
For two decades, The Battery has been a model for public parks and sustainable horticulture in New York City and beyond, proving that…
This week, we are revisiting some of our favorite summer-centric Gardenista stories. Remember this one?
According to Santa Monica-based landscape designer Art Luna, owner of Art Luna Garden, every kitchen garden is a true labor of love. Growing a source of food requires…
Fall is upon us and, naturally, thoughts turn to shutting down the garden for winter and planning next year’s plantings. Thing is, as savvy gardeners know, autumn can be a wonderful time to plant perennials, shrubs, and trees. Why?
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What is the gardening season in Autumn?
The gardening season in Autumn typically refers to the period between September and November when gardeners can continue to plant, harvest, and maintain their gardens.
What are some tips for extending the gardening season in Autumn?…
I may be biased when it comes to ferns because I grew up with hippie parents in wooded Mill Valley, CA, during the 70s. In our house, ferns hung from the kitchen ceiling and occupied every corner; outside, ferns mingled with redwood…
Does vinegar kill weeds? Vinegar is pushed as THE natural, powerful weed-killing alternative to chemical herbicides. But just how effective is it? While there’s some truth to using vinegar as a weed killer, there’s a lot more you need to know before…
Cabbage, Brassica oleracea
When I think of cabbage, my brain immediately goes to Peter Rabbit sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden to steal crops. Fortunately, unless you’re a rabbit, there’s no need for trespassing and theft if you want to enjoy fresh cabbage:…
2. Using the knife or the pruners, make a clean cut to remove the cutting without damaging other possible cuttings. As you continue to take cuttings, make sure to dip or wipe your knife or pruners in a 10 percent bleach solution…