Paperwhites March 17, 2021 Probably more than any other flower, paperwhites signal that spring is near! These charming harbingers bring so much cheer to your garden in February…
10 Smart Shrubs to Add for Instant Curb Appeal March 2, 2021 Are you thinking about spring and sprucing up your landscape? Or maybe you are getting your property ready for sale, and you need to…
Why Rabbit Poop Makes the Best Fertilizer February 1, 2021 We love our rabbits! They add wonderful diversity to the landscape, and are sweet pets. But my favorite thing about our long-eared friends? Their…
5 Strategies to Reduce Food Waste going to Landfills January 6, 2021 I often think about ways I can reduce food waste. Compostable yard trimmings and food scraps make up the single largest component of the municipal…
Unique Up-cycled Planters December 22, 2020 Looking for a way to up-cycle those odd cast-offs and keep them out of the landfill? Turn them into cool, unique planters. Or maybe…
4 Ways to Preserve Chili Peppers September 29, 2020 Even though we harvest them in late summer, preserving your chilis lets you enjoy the flavor of peppers all year long. There are a…
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops August 25, 2020 Updated 9/8/2021 – How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops I’ve been seeing so many images out on social media of your gardens with hazy,…
How to Get More Fruit on your Tomato Plants July 27, 2020 So, you have a nice looking, healthy tomato plant. There are lots of leaves but just no fruit. You ask yourself, why aren’t my…
4 Things You Can Do to Make Better Compost Faster July 6, 2020 So you’ve started to compost – yay! That’s great; the earth thanks you!! Your garden thanks you too!! Or maybe you’ve composted for a…
What You Can and Can’t Compost July 6, 2020 Knowing what you can and can’t compost is important when you want to generate your own amazing nutrient -rich soil, and become a no-waste…
