If you’re just getting into square foot gardening for the first year or looking for a fresh way to plan your small space vegetable garden, you’re going to love this companion planting chart! At ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Grow sweet alyssum to provide nectar for hoverflies, which feed on aphids. Each spring, I grow legions of onions and shallots from seed, and my biggest challenge is keeping them weeded. Last year, I ...

Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your garden, transforming it into a vibrant and thriving sanctuary. Designing your garden layout with intention can set the stage for a successful ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...