Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
“How the heck do you plant a garden without digging?” A fellow gardener brought up this question during a recent discussion about the no-dig gardening method. The question makes sense because, on the surface, no-dig gardening doesn’t seem logical. “Yes, you’ll need to do some digging in a no-dig garden,” I replied. However, the goal is minimal disturbance to the…
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Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dipping your trowel into the dirt for the first time, some plants have a magical ability to lift your spirits. These ten easy-to-grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables require minimal attention and reward you with vibrant blooms, soothing scents, or a delicious harvest. Each mood-lifting plant brings its beauty, calm, and joy to any…
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Summer may bring sunshine and ripe tomatoes, but it also tests a gardener’s patience—and their plants’ endurance. Amid scorching heat, thirsty soil, and sneaky pests, it’s the season when your vegetable garden needs a little extra care. The good news? A few smart moves can keep your garden growing strong from mid-season into fall. Here are ten simple tips to…
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Ah, the garden—always full of surprises. You think you’ve got the bugs and blight under control, but then your plants start acting up again. This time, the culprits aren’t insects or fungi. Yes, these problems originate from the other side of the garden world: abiotic issues—problems caused not by living factors (biotic), such as pests or pathogens, but by physiological…
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