Patio Culture 101: How to Build a Low-Maintenance Container Garden This Spring
Thirty years ago, when my husband and I moved into a townhouse with nothing but a narrow balcony, I thought …
Grandma’s Plants Are Cool Again: Retro Houseplants Making a 2026 Comeback
I can’t help but smile when I see young plant enthusiasts posting photos of Snake Plants and calling them “trendy.” …
Your Spring Houseplant Checklist (Because Your Plants Are About to Wake Up)
I’ll never forget the spring I learned to really watch my houseplants. I’d been caring for indoor greenery for twenty …
The Late Winter Plant Reset: How to Rescue Your Sad Houseplants Right Now
Every February, I walk through my sunroom and feel a little pang of guilt. My houseplants—those faithful companions that brightened …
Go Ahead, Be Extra: Why ‘Plant Maximalism’ Is the Vibe for 2026
They’re calling it “plant maximalism” now, as if it’s some revolutionary new idea. I had to laugh when I read …
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 …