For hundreds of years, the world has been enchanted by mint’s cool and refreshing aroma. This small, prolific herb continues to be a garden staple and is luckily very easy to grow and use. Here’s everything you need to know on how…
| Published on May 23, 2023
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Whether you’re an avid gardener or have a budding interest, you’ve probably seen buzz over the AeroGarden and other small-scale hydroponics set-ups. What’s the hype all about? Are these little systems even worth it? I did the calculations for you!
With grocery…
The second summer rolls around, I can’t get enough of lavender. This gorgeous ornamental is a garden staple, filling the air with a sweet fragrance and attracting your favourite pollinators. Get more of this purple perennial and learn how to propagate lavender…
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Text by Bethany Adams
From planning your yard’s hardscaping to selecting the perfect floral finishing touch, maximizing your cottage’s curb appeal is one of the best…
I’ve always loved roses—especially those blowsy, old varieties. They’re lush, fragrant, and endlessly romantic. But growing them can be a challenge. As I look to grow more natives in my garden, I wanted to learn more about roses endemic to the U.S.…
In a recently released study, the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) announced that neonicotinoid pesticides are still present in tap water, even after being treated in water management plants.
Neonicotinoids are among the most widely used class of pesticides in the world, and…
Photography by John O’Hagan, Interior designs by Mary McCollister Finch, Styling by Sidney Bragiel
Text by Holly Seng
When interior designer Mary McCollister Finch began her full-scale redesign of this Alabama…
The garden experience can reach all of the senses, but my favourite is the aroma. Among hosts of other pleasant garden scents, some of the first to come to mind are those of flowers. The thing is, not all flowers offer a…
If you’ve ever looked at a seed catalogue, you’ll be bombarded with more options than you know what to do with. But what are the different lettuce greens you find at the store? Can you grow those yourself? Today, I’m breaking down…