8 Vegetables That Grow Surprisingly Well in Partial Shade
Traditional gardening advice often insists that all vegetables require “full sun,” meaning at least six to eight…
How to Grow Asparagus A Perennial Crop That Produces for 20 Years
Asparagus is unlike any other vegetable in the home garden. While tomatoes, peppers, and beans must be…
How to Clean Houseplant Leaves and Why It Matters More Than Most People Realize
Dust accumulates on houseplant leaves just as it accumulates on every other surface in a home but…
7 Smart Things to Do in the Garden During a Rainy Week
A week of rain can send most gardeners indoors and bring outdoor garden work to a stop.…
How to Protect Garden Plants From an Unexpected Late Frost
Late spring frosts are some of the most discouraging setbacks in home gardening. Weeks of careful seed…
How to Fix Clay Soil So It Drains Better and Grows Healthier Plants
Clay soil is one of the most common complaints among home gardeners. When it is wet, it…
What Cover Crops Do for Garden Soil and the 5 Best Ones to Plant
Cover cropping, growing plants specifically to benefit the soil rather than for harvest, is a practice that…
Why Some Seeds Need Soaking Before Planting and How to Do It Correctly
Seed soaking placing seeds in water for several hours before planting is one of the oldest and…
How to Divide Perennial Plants to Get Free Plants Every Year
Dividing perennial plants is one of the quickest, easiest, and most dependable ways to expand a garden…
9 Proven Ways to Stop Damping Off Disease Before It Destroys Seedlings
It’s really annoying for people growing their own food from seed to find all their little seedlings…