Latest articles by Bonnie L. Grant
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Grow A Square-Foot Vegetable Garden With This Year-Long Planting Plan
This clever approach to growing vegetables is perfect for small spaces and raised beds. Discover how to maximize your growing potential with our successive planting plan for year-round crops.
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Are Hostas Edible? How To Harvest & Eat A Perennial Favorite
Are hostas edible? Amazingly, they are not only edible but highly nutritious. But they are poisonous to pets, so be sure to follow directions carefully.
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8 Fragrant Succulents And Cacti That Will Naturally Perfume Your Home
More than just attractive, easy-care houseplants, many succulents and cacti also produce an inviting scent. Discover the best varieties to perfume your interior with beautiful flowers or aromatic leaves.
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When To Mulch Your Garden & Why Mulching Early Is A Bad Idea
When to mulch in the garden depends on what you want to achieve, whether it’s protection from the winter cold or summer heat, to add nutrients or to suppress weeds, learn about the best times to lay mulch.
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Snag Trees: What Are They & Why Are They Good For Wildlife?
The term snag tree may not seem appealing, but for insects, birds and other wildlife, a tree snag can provide the perfect haven.
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9 Cut And Come Again Crops For Small Spaces
Limited space is not an impediment to growing your own food. Cut and come again vegetables and herbs will save money, space, and provide fresh produce from the same plant all season long.
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Which Types Of Wood To Use For Growing Fungi
Wondering about the best logs for mushroom plugs? Match the mushroom type to the tree variety for a great crop of delicious mushrooms.
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Plant An Italian Cook’s Vegetable Garden: 8 Authentic Varieties To Grow
Bring the luscious, bright flavors of Italian cuisine into your home with an Italian cook’s garden filled with the country’s best produce.
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String Of Pearls Plant: Everything You Need To Know For Happy Plants
Also known as string of beads, the string of pearls plant is an easygoing succulent that quickly adds vertical interest to any room. Here’s how to make the most of yours
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French Flowers To Add A Touch Of Romance To Any Garden
Feeling love-struck is something that French flower enthusiasts have elevated to the level of an art form. Here we consider the most romantic French flowers you can grow
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Best Ways To Use Baking Soda For Plants & How NOT To Use It
Maybe your grandparents used kitchen baking soda in their gardens but you may want to consider other ways to combat fungus that won’t cause salt buildup in the soil.
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When To Start Planting Seeds For A Head Start On Your Garden
It's time to start your garden, but when do you start seeds? The answer depends upon your zone. Read the following article to get some important seed starting tips. Click here for more information.
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What To Do With Basil In Winter: End Of Season Care Guide
Garden-grown basil in winter usually dies all the way back. Learn how to care for and preserve basil at the end of the season so you can enjoy it through the winter.
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Guide To Storing Dahlia Tubers For Next Year’s Garden: Step-By-Step Instructions
Beautiful dahlias are a favorite garden flower, and properly storing dahlia tubers in the winter will guarantee their brilliant summer blooms year after year.
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Orchids After Blooming: Learn About Orchid Care After Blooms Drop
Knowing how to support orchids after blooming increases your chances of sustained ornamental displays. Here’s how to give the best orchid care after blooms die
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Campanula Care: How To Grow A Bellflower Plant
The lovely campanula flower, or bellflower, comes in different colors, shapes and sizes, and adds a bright, delicate element to a yard, garden or planter.
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How To Grow All Your Vegetables In A 5-Gallon Bucket
Ever heard of a bucket garden? Lots of gardeners with limited space have great success growing vegetables in 5-gallon buckets on a balcony, porch, deck, or lanai.
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Peat Moss And Gardening - Information About Sphagnum Peat Moss
Using peat moss for garden purposes improves the soil, but harvesting it and sphagnum peat moss is a controversial practice that’s not great for the environment.
