Why you may want to try this centuries-old practice in your garden. — Most of us have vague images in our minds of the practice. Perhaps you envision a person from tribal culture tossing seeds in a shallow basket or a farmer holding seeds up high and then letting them drop into a bucket below. That's winnowing. Winnowing is a process in which…

The thought of composting may be daunting, but don’t be fooled. It’s not as tricky as you may think. Here’s how to compost the easy way. — I’ll admit it, I had trouble with composting earlier in my gardening journey. It seemed like everyone who was doing it was a pro. They used terms I didn’t get, talked about layering, and some even used thermometers to check the temperatures of their piles. …

No home or office is complete without a plant. So, if you have a sunny space, why not consider a sun-loving plant? These plants can tolerate high amounts of sunlight. Whether you have a sunny windowsill, large windows, or a sunroom, there is a perfect plant for you. …

If you unintentionally kill your chrysanthemums in the frosty winter, this is the article for you. — Every year my parents, friends, and neighbors buy chrysanthemums. It is hard for them to resist the temptation. I get it. Autumn dulls the summer flowers, the tree leaves change color and fall to the ground, and winter is approaching. A burst of color is wanted and needed. So, dotted…

Whether you are new to houseplants, or find yourself accidentally killing the ones you have, have no fear — there is a houseplant for you. — It seems like houseplants are everywhere these days. Sure, they were always there in your grandparents house, but now it’s almost as if everyone and their cousin has one. Maybe history isn’t in your favor. Perhaps you have the tendency to kill every plant you touch or are nervous because…

Autumn is a great season, even the chores can be fun! — The winding down of summer makes me grumpy. For starters, the heat can be trying plus I am usually exhausted from all the summer gardening. What reinvigorates me is the day I step outside, look up, and see overcast skies. Leaves start to change color and drift to the ground…

You can’t always plant what you want… But if you try sometimes, you might find, you’ve grown a bunch of weeds. — It all began in spring with a trip to the local feed store. This feed store has been around since the turn of the century and has not seen a broom or a mop since I’ve been alive. …

Cozy up to fall this year with these rustic and timeless pieces… Pumpkin spiced lattes, leaf piles in the yard and warm blankets will soon await us. With each new season, novel trends in home décor emerge. However, style and décor are much more than fads. They capture the feeling…

From start to finish — here is a guide for you to grow your own ingredients to make some of the best tomato soup you’ll ever have! The key to a delicious meal is a good recipe and even better ingredients. Speaking from experience, I have never been fully satisfied…