Homegrown Delights

How to manage invasive pests without losing control of your garden

How to manage invasive pests without losing con...

Your garden should be a sanctuary, not a battleground. Invasive pests can wreak havoc, but you don’t need harsh chemicals to fight back. With clever planting, natural predators, and DIY...

How to manage invasive pests without losing con...

Your garden should be a sanctuary, not a battleground. Invasive pests can wreak havoc, but you don’t need harsh chemicals to fight back. With clever planting, natural predators, and DIY...

The Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants (Hint: It’s Not Afternoon)

The best time of day to water your garden

Morning is the right answer nearly every time, and here is why, along with the one sort of day when watering in the afternoon is the sensible thing to do.

The best time of day to water your garden

Morning is the right answer nearly every time, and here is why, along with the one sort of day when watering in the afternoon is the sensible thing to do.

What I wish I knew about soil moisture levels before starting my garden

How to check soil moisture before you water

Watering on a guess is how most new gardens get into trouble. Here's how to read the soil before you turn the tap on, and why deep soaks beat daily...

How to check soil moisture before you water

Watering on a guess is how most new gardens get into trouble. Here's how to read the soil before you turn the tap on, and why deep soaks beat daily...

The beginner’s guide to making and using compost tea

How to make compost tea and when to use it

Compost tea is a cheap way to feed the life in your soil, and it's easy to get wrong. Here's how to brew a batch in a bucket and where...

How to make compost tea and when to use it

Compost tea is a cheap way to feed the life in your soil, and it's easy to get wrong. Here's how to brew a batch in a bucket and where...

Feeling frustrated by rocky soil? Here’s what worked for me

How to garden in rocky soil

Hard, rocky ground is common around here, and it's not a reason to give up on a garden bed. What actually shifts it, and when building up beats digging down.

How to garden in rocky soil

Hard, rocky ground is common around here, and it's not a reason to give up on a garden bed. What actually shifts it, and when building up beats digging down.

How to Tackle Tough Garden Projects with the Right Tools

How to Tackle Tough Garden Projects with the Ri...

Gardening jobs can be tough, but the right tools make all the difference. Whether you’re breaking through compacted soil, pruning unruly branches, or keeping weeds under control, quality gear saves...

How to Tackle Tough Garden Projects with the Ri...

Gardening jobs can be tough, but the right tools make all the difference. Whether you’re breaking through compacted soil, pruning unruly branches, or keeping weeds under control, quality gear saves...