Garden Lizards: Meet the Skinks
July 13, 2015These large, snake-like lizards are a predator to many garden pests, so if you see one lurking around your veggie patch, leave it be.
7 Tips For Succession Planting This Summer
July 2, 2015Your garden doesn’t have to lie bare after spring plants have been harvested. With succession planting you can grow more crops.
Unplug While In The Garden
June 24, 2015Let your garden be a peaceful, quiet space where you can learn from the plants and reflect on your surroundings—no devices allowed.
Share Your Harvest With Wildlife—And Still Have Enough To Eat
June 17, 2015Some gardeners build Fort Knox around their vegetable plots to keep wild animals out. I simply grow enough to share.
3 Hydrangeas You’ll Love In Your Garden
June 11, 2015Don’t bother with hydrangeas that won’t bloom. These full-proof species will give you beautiful blossoms to admire.
Gardening Without Borders
June 5, 2015I’ve overcommitted myself to seeds and plants, meaning I need to look outside the Fortress Garden walls for growing space.
Gardening with Chickens
May 14, 2015Gardening with chickens can be a lot of fun. They’re often underfoot (and under shovel) doing some of the grunt work, like removing weedy sprouts and wriggling ground pests. The problem is that chickens don’t know when to stop helping. Growing food in small spaces is challenging enough on its own, but add a […]
5 Tips For a Dog-Friendly Garden
May 11, 2015Don’t let your garden and pooch vie for your adoration. Create a garden space that your dog can enjoy, too.
Oh, I Wish It Would Rain!
May 1, 2015Despite my best intentions in watering my garden, no irrigation I can provide seems to top the power of rainwater.
Fence Dogs Out of Your Garden
April 27, 2015Man’s best friend isn’t necessarily your garden’s BFF. Employ fencing to ensure dog’s aren’t tempted by your growing veggies.
