Building a Mini Greenhouse
![]() Have you ever started your seeds indoors and ended up with leggy plants? Me too! I've used lights before, but truthfully, we don't have the room for a growing shelf. Continue...
Books on Gardening
New to Gardening?
Check out the following books to get you started. Companion Planting
![]() Many plants have natural substances in their roots, flowers, leaves etc. that can alternately repel (anti-feedants) and/or attract insects depending on your needs. In some situations they can also help enhance the growth rate and flavor of other varieties. Continue...
Seed Stakes - How To
![]() 35 Pest & Disease Remedies
![]() I’ve found that awareness and a quick response are two of the best allies against garden foes. By knowing my plants, as well as their pests & diseases, I can be proactive in combatting garden ailments.
Continue... How to Build a Square Foot Garden
![]() I recently stumbled upon a book (All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space! by Mel Bartholomew) with an interesting gardening method called square foot gardening, and decided we would give it a try. Continue...
Seed Starters Out of Paper Pulp
![]() Spring is in the air, and with that in mind I have gardening on the brain! So, I made some seed starter pots out of junk mail. Continue...
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants for Dog & Cats
![]() This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Please note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants. If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435. List >>
Gardener's Hand Scrub
![]() I love a great idea that is both useful for my home AND something that would make a great GIFT! This “Gardener’s Hand Scrub” fits the bill PERFECTLY! Here's how >>
10 DIY Garden Hacks
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Creative Gardening
Have a creative gardening idea? Send me an email and I will post it here.
Gardening Blogs
Gardening Apps & Web Programs
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