Welcome, fellow plant lovers!
This section is packed with practical advice for growing flowers, herbs, vegetables, and lawns—plus a few tried-and-true strategies for dealing with weeds and pesky critters. Most of what you’ll find here is geared toward four-season, cold-climate gardens.
With a background in plant biology, ecology, and botany and over 50 years of hands-on experience, I’ve learned to work with the land, not fight it.
I garden organically, rely on seeds to keep things budget-friendly, and focus on what thrives naturally.
As Beth Chatto wisely said, “The right plant for the right place.” That principle guides everything I grow—and everything I share here.
Let’s get growing.
Rabbits are a common garden pest and can cause quite a bit of damage to your garden plants. Do rabbits eat tomatoes? There seemed to be mixed opinions on this, but rabbits seem to enjoy the young seedlings and have been known to eat the fruit. If you want to protect your tomato plants, you…
Topsoil is a vital ingredient when it comes to growing healthy plants. It’s also sold in cubic yards, but how much does a yard of topsoil weigh? This article will tell you! You’ll also find out what a cubic yard looks like and how to calculate the amount needed for a project in your garden.