Latest articles by Amy Grant
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7 Wild Greens For Fresh Foraged Salads – A Delicious Supplement To Your Kitchen GardenFar from being surplus, foraged greens can be a delectable addition to your garden growing adventures. Here are some key wild greens worthy of a nutritional feast
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Should You Cut Back Perennials In The Fall? – When To Tidy Up And When To Leave Plants AloneIt's tempting to prune plants during the fall garden cleanup, but is it the right thing to do? Discover whether to make the cut – or embrace the mess.
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Should You Water Plants Before A Freeze? This Simple Trick Can Save PlantsDid you know you should water plants before a freeze? Learn how it can actually protect them, and understand the difference between a frost and a freeze.
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Plant Migration Moving North As Climates Change – What It Means For GardenersPlant migration is a real thing. Entire species of plants migrate, most often in response to climate change. Here's how and why they do it.
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10 Common Types Of Squash Every Gardener Should KnowHave you grown all of these? Our edible expert's top ten picks for squash every gardener should try.
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How Climate Change Affects Wildlife In Your Garden – And How You Can HelpHow climate change affects wildlife is something you may not have pondered, but the domino effects are serious and potentially devastating.
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Are Orchids Poisonous To Cats? How To Keep Pets Safe And Stop Them Nibbling On PlantsThe question of whether orchids are toxic to cats should be a prime consideration for indoor gardeners. Discover the potential risks, and how to avoid them.
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What Is A Water Wick? How To Use One To Keep Houseplants Hydrated While You’re AwayA water wick for plants will give you a worry-free break if you need to leave your plant babies for a while. It’s easy to set up and pretty much runs itself.
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Why So Many Gardeners Are Switching To Peat-Free Compost – And Why You Should, TooThere are plenty of alternatives to peat moss, like peat-free compost and coconut coir. Learn why peat moss has lost favor among gardeners, and make the change!
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Combat Climate Change With A Mini Miyawaki Forest: How Tiny Forests Make A Big ImpactFancy making a forest that reaches maturity faster and works its magic on a small scale? Read on to find out about the mini marvel that is a Miyawaki forest
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Flowering Natives For Shade: 6 Flowering Native Shade Plants For A Sustainable GardenShady parts of our garden may seem trickier to enhance, but they can be a floral haven for the right selections. Here are six gorgeous flowering natives for shade
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How To Save Pumpkin Seeds For Planting – Plus, Tasty Ways To Eat The Leftovers!Saving pumpkin seeds is easy. Planting pumpkin seeds from pumpkins you have enjoyed also ensures that you can enjoy them again next year. Read this article for tips on how to harvest and save pumpkin seeds.
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What Vegetables Do Not Like Peat Moss – What To Use InsteadPeat moss isn’t suitable for every garden, so it’s good to know what vegetables do not like peat moss and whether peat moss is good for vegetable gardens.
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Essential Late Summer Gardening Guide: What You Need To Do Before Fall ArrivesThink things are starting to quieten down as fall approaches? Think again! We round up the key late summer gardening tasks you need to focus on now
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When Are Fruits & Veggies Ready For Harvesting? How To TellVegetable harvest time depends on the variety you're growing and the climate you live in. Here are the pro tips to get you the perfect crop.
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How And When To Harvest Vegetables For The Freshest Flavor EverVegetable harvesting at the correct time can make the difference between flavorful and unpalatable produce. Here are some garden harvest tips to follow.
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How To Ripen Green Tomatoes After Picking – And Store Them ProperlyWondering how to make tomatoes turn red can be frustrating for a gardener. Harvesting green tomatoes and storing them indoors will help conserve the plant's energy well into fall. Learn more in this article.
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Why You Should Try A Raised Garden Bed With A Trellis – Plus, Beautiful Design IdeasAdding a trellis to your raised garden bed expands your growing space by leaps and bounds. Raise your raised bed to new heights!
