In this video, I demonstrate how to build a solar-powered self-watering raised garden planter using upcycled packing totes and cedar boards. This modern planter is designed for placement right outside ...
A classic A-frame wooden trellis is a simple and attractive way to support vining vegetables. To give small tendrils ...
Small garden? Don't waste an inch of valuable space! Here's how to create an outdoor space packed with color and texture.
Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...
There are a variety of materials, styles, and designs to choose from when setting a raised garden bed in your yard. Check out ...
Ever looked at your backyard and wished it had that wow factor? You don’t need a big budget or a landscape designer to make it happen. With a little creativity and ...
As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, you might feel tempted to put your gardening tools away. But this is actually a great time to try some smaller projects that bring life to your home ...
Q: Do you have suggestions for how to get my grandchildren interested in gardening? I’m blessed with three; the oldest is seven and the youngest is three. They all live in the city so they don’t have ...
"As I increasingly depend on gardeners to maintain my plant collection and install new selections to fill gaps in the landscape, I am rediscovering projects I can pursue in my greenhouse, which ...
Microgreens have been popping up as garnishes at high-end restaurants, but they’re more than just a gourmet trick of the trade. The 2-to-3-inch seedlings of edible plants, which add a burst of color ...
Just when we see that our gardens are evolving into dormancy, a quick survey reveals a trove of timely tasks. These are small-scale projects that might be overlooked, but that nature requires to be ...