Everyone has a house in their neighborhood that makes them mumble with jealousy under their breaths every time they pass by. How is it that someone who lives right around the corner and shares the same crazy weather as you can have a lawn so full and lush that your dog stops to … [Read more...]
Lasagna Gardening 101: the lazy, no-till garden method that works
By Julie Christensen Maybe you’re the type of gardener who loves spending hours in the garden – tilling it in the spring and weeding and watering it through the rest of the summer. Perhaps you have a flexible work schedule and children who make their own meals, do their own … [Read more...]
How to Grow Amaranthus Cruentus (Red Amaranth)
By Julie Christensen Most bedding annuals have a compact, tidy form and are used to fill in the spaces left by shrubs and perennials – the real workhorses of any mixed bed. Not so with amaranthus cruentus, also know as red amaranth. Native to Central and South America, this … [Read more...]
How To Dry Herbs From the Garden
Drying herbs is the healthiest and most traditional way to preserve herbs for later use. There are several methods for drying herbs, but the goal is always the same. The herbs need to be dried thoroughly but retain their oil for maximum benefit and flavor. The first step is to … [Read more...]
Small Garden Design Ideas
The first mistake nearly every new gardener makes is making their garden plot too big. Of course, there's no such thing as a garden that's “too big” only a garden that's too large for the gardener to care for properly with the time and energy available to do so. So before you … [Read more...]
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