Joy of fruit trees
I finally stopped, basked in the sun, unwrapped a thinly peel-covered orange, broke off a big wedge, popped it into my mouth...and let the bursts…
Gardening
Urban gardening tips and DIY planter box plans. Learn to grow vegetables in compact spaces with practical guides, step-by-step plans, and photos.
3 trees for your edible garden
I love citrus trees, but there is only so much you can do with lemons and oranges.
Container Gardening: How to root prune a tree
I was faced with having to root prune the tree which I had purchased to plant in a container, against the advice of the experts…
Grow Green: Increase property values with trees
A mature tree can often have an appraised value from $1,000 to $10,000.
Ideas for a side yard garden makeover
Transform a tight side-yard space into a garden destination.
Organic vegetable gardens: Have your cake and eat it too
Vegetable gardens can be just as beautiful, or even more stunning than purely ornamental gardens.
Spa Retreat: How to Make Lavender Oil (Cold-Pressed Method)
The smell of lavender relaxes and makes one conjure up memories of the last luxurious day at the spa.
Organic Gardening: Tips for keeping the critters out (video)
Rumor of the juicy tomatoes at Chez Loni's vegetable garden spread as I saw more and more tomatoes damaged from backyard critters.
Urban Vegetable Gardening: Inspiration and how-to plans
When Dan K. sent me the photos of what he had built, I was not only impressed, I also knew I had to share it…
Exploring a backyard urban vegetable garden
This may be the tomato harvest that will prove that Clint's efforts were well worth it when he helped me to build by planter box.