| Published on Mar 1, 2025
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Whether spring has sprung or is just starting to peek through the winter cold, it will soon be time to get your spring garden planted. Before you break out your trusty garden tools and seed packets, there are a few spring garden…
This winter, while transforming an unexpected windfall of tiny Kishu mandarins into dried, marmalade-rich snacks, I generated an impressive mountain of citrus peels. It seemed criminal to consign these flavor-packed remnants to the compost bin. The thin, near pith-less skins of mandarines,…
No greenhouse? No problem! You can get started as early as February on growing your fresh greens by utilizing a greenhouse. Even small-space dwellers can start seeds outdoors with a few tips and these clever umbrella mini greenhouses.
Have you ever dreamed…
Gardening is a joyful, therapeutic activity that everyone should be able to enjoy, no matter their capabilities. Accessible gardening allows you to create a space that works for you in a judgement-free zone. Here’s how to make gardening easier on the body…
After all the water, the space, and the maintenance, some vegetables aren’t worth the effort to grow. But with food costs rising, some are definitely worth your time! Here are the cheapest vegetables to grow that will get you the best bang…
A whole range of awesome tools have been created to make gardening easier! There’s no need to stop gardening because of a sore back, stiff knees, arthritic fingers, or an argumentative hip. These ergonomic gardening tools open up the doors and make…
If you live where guavas grow, you are a lucky, lucky person. Also lucky, in a time of global (for now?) trade, is the fruit shopper’s proximity to guavas farmed south of the border, as well as domestically in Florida and in…
For the gardener, Valentine’s Day is more about fine tools and botanicals than jewelry and chocolate. We’ve gathered a selection of our favorite gardening-themed and garden-adjacent gift ideas to complement the wildflower bouquet you had in mind. Here are our top 10…
Raised garden beds increase your gardening space and protect plants from pests and weeds. While they’re a great way to garden, they require lots of soil which can be heavy on the wallet. Avoid spending all your gardening budget on soil by…