Mulch Magic: How the Right Ground Cover Can Cut Your Watering in Half
I’ve been gardening for more decades than I care to count, and if there’s one practice that’s transformed my garden …
Ollas: The Ancient Clay Pot Trick That Keeps Your Garden Watered for Days
There’s something deeply satisfying about using a watering method that’s been trusted for thousands of years. Ollas (pronounced “oy-yahs”) are …
Skip the Red Dye: A Safe Hummingbird Nectar Guide
I worry when I see bright red nectar being sold for hummingbirds. That dye is unnecessary and can harm these …
9 Houseplants You Can Practically Ignore (and They’ll Still Thrive)
I love plants that forgive a forgetful gardener. These nine houseplants are the ones I reach for when I want …
9 Shrubs to Prune or Skip This Fall for a Healthier Garden
Fall is a gentle, sensible time to tidy up certain shrubs and leave others alone. Cooler nights and slower growth …
10 Plants to Leave Standing in Your Garden for Winter Birds
I always let a corner of my garden go a little wild for the birds. Leaving seed heads and stems …
Harvesting Fall Tomatoes: Perfect Timing and Protection Tips
Fall is a special time for tomatoes. Cooler days change how they ripen and what they need. Morning harvests make …
9 Best Shade Perennials to Plant in Fall for a Lush Spring Garden
I adore a shady corner that feels like a quiet, green room. Shade gardens don’t have to be dull — …
Coffee Grounds, Eggshells, Milk, or Wood Ash? The Right Natural Fertilizer for Roses, Tomatoes, Squash & More
If your plants could send a text, they’d say, “Thanks for the sunshine—now please serve nutrients.” The trick is matching …
Do Bees Sleep? The Science Behind Those Flower Naps—and How to Help Tired Pollinators
Isn’t it sweet to catch a bee snoozing in a bloom at sunrise? Yes, bees really do sleep—those still bodies …