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Best Plants for Winter Interest and How to Plan for Next Year’s Garden
As the gardening season winds down and the landscape settles into its quiet winter rest, it’s easy to think the...
Best Plants for Winter Interest and How to Plan for Next Year’s Garden
As the gardening season winds down and the landscape settles into its quiet winter rest, it’s easy to think the...
Putting Pen to Soil: The Power of a Garden Journal
As the garden settles into its winter rest, November invites us to pause, reflect, and take stock of the growing...
Putting Pen to Soil: The Power of a Garden Journal
As the garden settles into its winter rest, November invites us to pause, reflect, and take stock of the growing...
Planting Cover Crops in the Fall: Nourish Your Soil Naturally
As the main growing season winds down, many gardeners pack away their tools and call it a year. But...
Planting Cover Crops in the Fall: Nourish Your Soil Naturally
As the main growing season winds down, many gardeners pack away their tools and call it a year. But...
Why You’ll Fall in Love with Planting Bulbs This Fall
Fall bulb planting is one of gardening’s quiet joys... the kind of work that rewards you months later when...
Why You’ll Fall in Love with Planting Bulbs This Fall
Fall bulb planting is one of gardening’s quiet joys... the kind of work that rewards you months later when...
Plant Garlic This Fall – Keep Vampires (and Pests!) Away
Did you know garlic has a reputation for keeping vampires at bay? While we can’t guarantee it will protect...
Plant Garlic This Fall – Keep Vampires (and Pests!) Away
Did you know garlic has a reputation for keeping vampires at bay? While we can’t guarantee it will protect...
Preparing Your Plants to Come Back Indoors After Summer
As summer winds down and the nights grow cooler, it’s time to think about bringing your favorite houseplants back...
Preparing Your Plants to Come Back Indoors After Summer
As summer winds down and the nights grow cooler, it’s time to think about bringing your favorite houseplants back...
Give Your August Garden a Fresh Burst of Color
By the time August rolls around, many of our decorative annuals, especially those in containers, are looking a little sad...
Give Your August Garden a Fresh Burst of Color
By the time August rolls around, many of our decorative annuals, especially those in containers, are looking a little sad...
Plant Now, Harvest Later: What to Plant in July for a Bountiful Fall
When summer hits full stride in July, many gardeners start harvesting, but savvy growers know it’s also the perfect time to...
Plant Now, Harvest Later: What to Plant in July for a Bountiful Fall
When summer hits full stride in July, many gardeners start harvesting, but savvy growers know it’s also the perfect time to...
The Charm of Clover Lawns: A Green Choice Rooted in Irish Folklore
If you’re looking to create an eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and lush lawn, clover might just be the perfect plant for you....
The Charm of Clover Lawns: A Green Choice Rooted in Irish Folklore
If you’re looking to create an eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and lush lawn, clover might just be the perfect plant for you....
Top 10 Cool-Weather Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain...
Top 10 Cool-Weather Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain...
Gardening Tasks through the Winter
January and February are key months for planning and prepping your organic garden. Even though it might be too cold...
Gardening Tasks through the Winter
January and February are key months for planning and prepping your organic garden. Even though it might be too cold...
Winter Care for Indoor Houseplants: Tips for Thriving Plants All Season Long
As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, indoor houseplants need a little extra attention to stay healthy and...
Winter Care for Indoor Houseplants: Tips for Thriving Plants All Season Long
As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, indoor houseplants need a little extra attention to stay healthy and...
Natural Elements Are Trending in Holiday Décor: Here's Why You Should Embrace Them This Year
As we dive into the holiday season, a refreshing trend is taking center stage in homes across the world: natural...
Natural Elements Are Trending in Holiday Décor: Here's Why You Should Embrace Them This Year
As we dive into the holiday season, a refreshing trend is taking center stage in homes across the world: natural...
How to Plant Garlic and Tulip Bulbs for Fall: A Step-by-Step Guide
Today, we’re sharing tips on how to plant garlic seeds and tulip bulbs for the upcoming season. Garlic is one...
How to Plant Garlic and Tulip Bulbs for Fall: A Step-by-Step Guide
Today, we’re sharing tips on how to plant garlic seeds and tulip bulbs for the upcoming season. Garlic is one...
Planting for Pollinators: Create a Haven for Monarchs and More!
Planting for Pollinators: Create a Haven for Monarchs and More! At Nature Works, we genuinely care about the little...
Planting for Pollinators: Create a Haven for Monarchs and More!
Planting for Pollinators: Create a Haven for Monarchs and More! At Nature Works, we genuinely care about the little...
Planting the Vibrant Viburnum: A Guide to Successful Shrub Installation
Planting flowering shrubs can transform your garden into a blooming paradise, and the Viburnum is an exceptional choice. Known for...
Planting the Vibrant Viburnum: A Guide to Successful Shrub Installation
Planting flowering shrubs can transform your garden into a blooming paradise, and the Viburnum is an exceptional choice. Known for...
Cultivating Figs: A Guide to White and Greek Fig Trees
In our garden, there are two varieties of fig trees: white figs and Greek figs. These trees thrive in nutrient-rich...
Cultivating Figs: A Guide to White and Greek Fig Trees
In our garden, there are two varieties of fig trees: white figs and Greek figs. These trees thrive in nutrient-rich...
Preventing Over-Mulching: How to Protect Your Trees and Promote Healthy Growth
Preventing Over-Mulching: How to Protect Your Trees and Promote Healthy Growth Over-mulching is an all-too-common problem in many gardens. While...
Preventing Over-Mulching: How to Protect Your Trees and Promote Healthy Growth
Preventing Over-Mulching: How to Protect Your Trees and Promote Healthy Growth Over-mulching is an all-too-common problem in many gardens. While...
Growing Food to Enhance Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Maddie Kartoz, City Sprouts' Garden Operations Manager
In this episode of the Growing Good Podcast, we had the privilege of chatting with Maddie Kartoz, the Garden Operations...
Growing Food to Enhance Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Maddie Kartoz, City Sprouts' Garden Operations Manager
In this episode of the Growing Good Podcast, we had the privilege of chatting with Maddie Kartoz, the Garden Operations...
How to Graft Apple Trees: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Black Oxford
Grafting apple trees is a traditional horticultural practice that allows you to grow a desired apple variety on hardy rootstock....
How to Graft Apple Trees: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Black Oxford
Grafting apple trees is a traditional horticultural practice that allows you to grow a desired apple variety on hardy rootstock....
Bulbs to Light Up Your Spring!
As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter sets in, it’s easy to feel like the vibrant colors...
Bulbs to Light Up Your Spring!
As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter sets in, it’s easy to feel like the vibrant colors...
Cultivating Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from the Ecology School's Farm Manager
We recently visited the beautiful Ecology School at Riverbend Farm, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Marguerite Wiser,...
Cultivating Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from the Ecology School's Farm Manager
We recently visited the beautiful Ecology School at Riverbend Farm, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Marguerite Wiser,...
Gardening Tasks for August
Gardening tasks in August involve both maintaining your current garden and preparing for the upcoming fall season. Here are some...
Gardening Tasks for August
Gardening tasks in August involve both maintaining your current garden and preparing for the upcoming fall season. Here are some...
How to Naturally Protect Your Garden from Local Predators
Maintaining a beautiful garden can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable, yet it may also draw in unwelcome guests. Local wildlife...
How to Naturally Protect Your Garden from Local Predators
Maintaining a beautiful garden can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable, yet it may also draw in unwelcome guests. Local wildlife...
