Have you heard about the benefits of biodynamic? A step up from organic, this method of farming enhances the quality of ingredients and reduces environmental impact. What does this mean for your skin care?
Sacred gardening honors the innate intelligence of plants. Learn more about the Ayurvedic approach to gardening and how to connect more deeply to nature.
Companion planting is the planting of plants of different species that aid each other for mutual benefit. Here is a beginner's guide to companion planting.
WHEN TO DO WHAT in the edible garden? One gardening and farming discipline, biodynamics, looks for clarity to a special calendar that in turn looks
Karin Edlund (@pumpstugan)
The winning pumpkin, grown by a Minnesota teacher, set a new North American record for heaviest pumpkin.
How to save and collect cockscomb, celosia, seeds in your garden to plant next year.
A classic cottage garden favorite, perennial peonies are showstoppers in the late spring. Give them full sun, well-drained soil and a commitment; many cultivars will live a hundred years if they're happy.
Updated Edition With Moon-planting Notes From 2017-2022
Do you want to know one of the secrets of a successful garden? Simply put - it is the planning of succession planting. Succession planting allows you to get the most out of your veggie patch, but it takes some planning. Here we'll explain the what, why, and the how, taking you through every step to an abundant harvest!
Monthly and daily garden activities, based on the cycle of the moon. Available in three different season lengths and three different time zones to suit YOUR garden.
7 crystals to help you grow a lush, abundant garden, wherever you are!
Native plant expert knocks down 8 urban myths about what your front yard should look like.
With late-blooming flowers and a robust toughness, evening primroses are fantastic additions to the landscape. Learn how to grow them on Gardener’s Path.
花や緑に親しみ、季節感に溢れる暮らしを訪ねる「私の庭・私の暮らし」。今回は住宅街の一角にあるバラとハーブの庭をご紹介。庭で植物に触れながら、アロマテラピーの知識も得て、新たな人生が開き始めた庭主も魅力的です。
Moringa oleifera is nutritious and a great way to add extra nutrition. Learn how to grow moringa as an annual or perennial in this step by step guide.
Searching for a hardy, long blooming perennial for a planting design? I reach for penstemon, a colorful favorite of pollinators.
ORIGINAL: UC Berkeley By Robert Sanders , Media Relations | June 27, 2012 BERKELEY — The City of Oakland will be ground zero ...
Open clusters of trumpet-shaped, lavender flowers grace Hairy Beardtongue from late May to late June, attracting bumblebees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Its early bloom time and hairy stems distinguish it from other Beardtongues. Its preference ranges for medium-wet to dry soils in varied sun conditions make it a versatile choice for home landscaping.Plants typically are 1-2’ tall with opposite, stemless lance-shaped leaves with toothed margins. The blossom shades range from pale hues of purples and blues to white. The long, thin blooms have five petals with a protruding, hairy lower lip that evokes the species’ common name.Because its native range is concentrated in eastern North America, Penstemon hirsutus sometimes is called Northeastern Beardtongue. Live Plant Shipping Table Spring Fall Age/Size Dormant Bare Roots April/May October 1 year Potted 3-Packs May/June September 2.5" wide x 3.5" deep pots Potted Trays of 38* May/June N/A 2" wide x 5" deep plugs Potted Trays of 50 April/May August 2" wide x 5" deep plugs *This species is a choice in the Mix & Match - Create Your Own Tray!
Grow your own windowsill herbs at home and make your cocktails one hundred times better.
Since ancient times, gardeners have looked to the moon for guidance in their gardens. Modern practitioners hold that planting seeds and plants by the phases of the moon yields stronger plants and more bountiful crops. Moreover, they say certain garden tasks should be done during one of the four phases of the moon — new moon, […]
Organic farming is a unique agricultural system. It's more than avoiding chemicals. This holistic approach considers the entire ecosystem.
There is something uniquely special about night-blooming houseplants. Set the scene for a magical evening indoors with these fragrant flowering beauties.
