How to grow grains in the home garden
Grains are becoming increasingly popular to grow in the home garden.
How to tell the difference between annuals, perennials and biennials
When you’re shopping for seeds, you’ll notice that packets are labeled with perennial, annual or biennial. Here’s a reference guide for telling the difference.
Ready for red? Tips to ripen green tomatoes
5 tips for ripening green tomatoes, plus how to prune tomato plants.
10 ideas for creative plant markers
Keep your plants straight this summer by making creative, unique plant markers with materials you may already have lying around the house.
Year-round care for canna lilies
Canna lilies are perennials that require specific care throughout the seasons.
How to build a grow light system for starting seeds indoors
Building a simple A-frame grow light system for starting seeds indoors takes a trip to your local home improvement store and a few hours time.
How to test seed viability
Test last year’s garden seeds viability for with this simple germination procedure and learn the best methods for storing seed over winter.
How to get rid of moles in your garden
New baits and repellents for moles work better than the home remedies some people swear by, and trapping is still one of the most efficient means of controlling moles.
Use coffee grounds in the garden
Coffee grounds offer several benefits for your garden’s soil and are also useful for compost and mulch.
3 ways to preserve homegrown herbs
Drying, freezing and creating herb infused oils are 3 preservation methods that stock your kitchen cupboard with a taste of summer for dishes year-round, and also make great gifts from the garden.
