Get on My Level: 5 Tips for Installing a Mobility-Friendly Raised Garden Bed
Gardening can be a great way to get some fresh air, stay active, and de-stress! However, for people with differing abilities – whether you’re in a wheelchair, unable to bend […]
Get Out of my Garden! Tips to Help Keep Your Garden Critter-Free
Picture this: you’ve spent hours planting your dream garden, hunched over a curated lineup of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. After all that hard work, you can’t wait to see your […]
3 Gardening Goals for the New Year
As the end of the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start dreaming up what your New Year will look like! Whether you’re a longtime gardener or a beginner, the […]
Green Gifts: Shopping Mindfully This Holiday Season
Gift giving during the holiday season is an exciting way to show you care, but with ever-growing awareness of sustainability, it can be hard to navigate a long list of […]
Midwestern Monsters: Ghoulish Plants & Protists
Since it’s finally autumn, it’s officially the season of frights! While you may not expect it, there are certainly a few creepy characters right outside your doorstep. From gloopy yellow […]
Native Flowers to Plant in Fall
Even as the brisk chill of autumn sets in, it’s not too late to add a few new additions to your backyard! In fact, many native bulbs and perennials need […]
3 Steps to Create Your Dream Fall Planter
When fall starts creeping in, it’s hard not to notice colorful pots of mums and annuals for sale outside of nearly every grocery store. While they’re certainly fast and convenient, […]
3 Hmong Plants for Your Home Garden
The history of the Hmong people spans centuries and is incredibly complex. Originating in Southern China, they were displaced repeatedly throughout history, finding temporary homes in Southeast Asia. Eventually, after […]
5 Shade-Loving Native Plants for Your Backyard
From zinnias and roses to daylilies and coneflowers, sometimes it seems like sun-loving plants get all of the praise! So, what do you grow if you have a shaded yard? […]
Drying Thyme: Easy Tips to Dry Herbs for Winter
Herbs grow quickly in summer, as they thrive in any garden bed or container. But when winter’s cold temperatures arrive, herbs planted outdoors go dormant or die off. Drying herbs […]
