7 No-Dig Gardening Problems (And Exactly How I Solved Each One)
When I converted my vegetable garden to no-dig methods twelve years ago, I thought I’d discovered the perfect solution to …
No-Dig Gardening Success: How to Build Incredibly Productive Beds Without Ever Turning Soil
I spent my first twenty years of gardening turning soil like my life depended on it. Every spring, out came …
DIY Liquid Fertilizers: Make Powerful Plant Food From Weeds, Manure, and Kitchen Scraps
There’s something deeply satisfying about feeding your garden with fertilizers you’ve brewed yourself—watching weeds and scraps transform into potent plant …
Soil Testing Decoded: What Your Results Mean and How to Use Them
I spent my first ten years of gardening guessing what my soil needed, throwing amendments around like confetti and hoping …
7 Warning Signs Your Garden Soil Needs Help (And How to Fix It)
Your plants are talking to you every single day—through their leaves, their growth rate, even the creatures living in the …
Clay, Sand, or Containers: How to Build Perfect Soil for Every Garden Situation
Every garden situation presents unique soil challenges, and I’ve worked with just about all of them over the decades—from rock-hard …
Building Living Soil: The Complete Guide to Compost and Natural Fertilizers for Your Garden
After fifty-some years of turning compost piles and amending garden beds, I can tell you with absolute certainty: the difference …
Build an Insect Hotel: A Cosy Home for Pollinators & Garden Allies
I love how a small wooden box can turn into a humming, buzzing neighborhood. An insect hotel gives beneficial insects …
Know Your Zone: A Practical Guide to USDA Hardiness Zones and Smart Planting
Think of hardiness zones as nature’s weatherproofing for your garden. They tell you what usually survives the coldest nights where …
Leaf Smart: Which Fallen Leaves to Leave for Wildlife — and Which to Rake
Not every fallen leaf needs to be banished to the curb. Some leaves are little ecosystems that shelter moths, feed …