Gardening Articles
4 x 4-foot Butterfly Garden
A garden filled with butterflies is one happy-making place. Not only are these winged wonders beautiful to watch, but they help perform the crucial task of pollination that leads to a bountiful harvest. Parsley, both curled and flat Italian, and … Continue reading
How to Build a Vertical Herb Planter
Love the taste of fresh herbs? This vertical herb planter lets you grow them all in one convenient place – right outside your door! With removable shelves that can be easily left off for taller growing spaces, this simple project … Continue reading
Take Your Raised Bed Garden Up a Notch
By P. Allen Smith If you’re finding your basic raised bed garden to be a little too, well, basic, explore these three ways to take it to new heights. Upgrade the Design While traditional beds are constructed from wood, consider … Continue reading
4 x 4-foot Cajun Garden
Whether you’re itching to fill your big kitchen pot with gumbo, jambalaya, or another classic Cajun entree, it’ll never taste fresher and better than when the ingredients come from your very own garden. Plant in spring after your last frost … Continue reading
4 x 4-foot Tabbouleh Garden
Tabbouleh (or tabouli) is a Middle Eastern staple, and for good reason. The colorful, refreshing combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and onion make for a delicious salad dish that will perk up any lunch or dinner table. Plant this garden … Continue reading
5 Best Plants for Beginners
by P. Allen Smith Growing your own vegetables and herbs is a great way to start gardening. Many plants are easy to grow, and it’s so rewarding to eat what you’ve grown. Here are some of my favorites that will … Continue reading
4 x 4-foot Tea Garden
There are few things more relaxing than a steaming mug of hot tea – and even better when that tea is brewed from freshly picked herbs from your very own garden. Bee balm, lemon balm, lemon verbena, and lavender all … Continue reading
Dig These Digital Garden Tools
Just as using a trowel or hoe can make quick work of garden to-do’s, digital tools can make planning and planting your garden easy and enjoyable. We encourage “gardening at your fingertips” at all levels, from dirt to desktop. Continue reading
How to Build a Strawberry Pyramid
Celebrate strawberry season by building this simple, elegant strawberry pyramid in an afternoon. Cut the lumber yourself if you have some woodworking experience or make it easy by having the boards pre-cut at your local home improvement store. Next, be … Continue reading
10 Essential Practices for Organic and Sustainable Gardeners
Fill a garden with a wide variety of plants, including flowers and herbs, to attract many beneficial insects. Work compost into soil to increase soil’s ability to retain water and nutrients. Compost also supports beneficial soil microbes that help spur … Continue reading
