Solomon’s seal (& false Solomon’s seal) – how to grow, forage & eat
Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum) is an edible plant in the Asparagus family that can be grown in a shade garden or wild foraged. Find out how!
Common milkweed: how to eat your Monarch butterfly garden
Find out how to grow and use Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) as an edible plant for you AND as a host plant for Monarch butterflies.
What do ladybug larvae look like?
What do ladybug larvae look like? Or ladybug eggs? Find out to make sure you never accidentally kill these beneficial, predatory insects in your garden.
How to root-prune rootbound potted fruit trees (w/ video!)
Find out how to properly root prune potted fruit trees to keep them healthy & productive. Video tutorial includes citrus, avocado, and guava trees — and provides a one month follow up!
Best EDIBLE plants to grow in shade (fruit, herbs & veggies)
This detailed list of fruits, herbs, and vegetables that grow in shade will help you fill your shaded yard or garden beds full of edible plants!
From the scientists: How to use catnip as a mosquito repellent
We talked to leading research scientists to find out how to best use catnip as a mosquito repellent. Here’s what they had to say…
Stridolo (Silene vulgaris): how to grow and eat this rare Italian veggie
Find out how to grow, harvest, and eat stridolo (Silene vulgaris), a rare and gorgeous vegetable native to the Mediterranean.
Easiest fruit to grow organically in the southeastern US
A list of the 30+ easiest fruits to grow organically in the southeast (and the hardest). List includes species and varieties we bet you’ve never heard of!
Tradescantia virginiana – a native edible plant common in home landscapes
Tradescantia virginiana is a beautiful native plant often found in home landscapes. Every part of the plant is also edible – here’s how to eat it!
Plantain: a common edible weed that treats bee and other insect stings
Plantain is a common weed that’s likely growing in your yard. Find out how to ID, grow, and forage plantain — including which Plantago species offer the best culinary and medicinal potential.
Lacewings: how to ID and attract this amazing, beneficial insect
Lacewings are gorgeous, net-winged insects (Neuroptera) that can play an essential role as pollinators and pest control in your garden. In this article, you’ll find out how to create their ideal habitat and identify them at each stage of their lifecycle.
How to grow your own caffeine in your garden or yard
Find out how to grow your own caffeine in your yard or garden. You might be surprised to find out that you already are!
How to grow and make lemon blossom tea
How to make the most delicious lemon blossom tea ever, including instructions for how to harvest lemon blossoms from your trees without hurting fruit set.
Praying mantis egg case identification — and all about praying mantises
Find out what praying mantis egg cases (oothecae) look like, how to ID native species, and more cool praying mantis facts!
7 DIY organic lawn care tips you can start using today
Use these seven DIY organic lawn care tips to save time and money while creating a safe, attractive, environmentally-friendly home landscape.