If I know one thing, it’s that my garden is my one true love. There’s no one out there who can lift my spirits and welcome me so openly as the plants in my backyard. There’s a powerful connection between plants and…
Dungeness, on England’s south coast, is an almost impossible idea, the kind of place that could only be concocted by the British. Although it is a desirable destination, with the likes of Ed Sheeran buying property here, it is not “posh” exactly.…
Mother Fern, Asplenium bulbiferum With a name like mother fern, this plant must be the end-all-be-all, mother of all ferns, right? You wouldn’t be far from the truth. I’m a huge fan of this magnificent specimen and I routinely add it…
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Did someone say free garden plants?! You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to fill up your garden or house full of plants. There are many great resources out there to connect with fellow gardeners and source free plants to create…
The Egyptian walking onion may just be getting more steps than I do! These prolific members of the allium family are one of those wacky, wild, and wonderfully weird vegetables that are so fun to grow. Here’s how to grow Egyptian walking…
Think of garden pollinators, and myriad bees instantly spring to mind. But recent studies have found that night pollinators are actually more efficient than day flying insects. This year researchers from the University of Sussex reported that moths are vital insects for…
Have you ever come home from a holiday to find that your plants are suffering from extreme thirst? Or even worse, have you come home to find the plants dead? Here’s how to water plants while away using some pretty cool plant…
This is the first of an ongoing series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, nature-based gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your landscapes at home. This morning in my family’s garden, we found two…
Circles intuitively are a safe shape that encourages us to feel joyful, comfortable, and peaceful. Just by adding a few circles to your garden design, you can completely change the feeling of your garden. Here are a few ways to add a…