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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...
The Soil Food Web at Work in Autumn: Preparing the Ground for Next Spring
As the vibrant colors of summer fade into autumn’s golden hues, much of the garden seems to slow down. But...
The Soil Food Web at Work in Autumn: Preparing the Ground for Next Spring
As the vibrant colors of summer fade into autumn’s golden hues, much of the garden seems to slow down. But...
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...
Top 20 Houseplants and Why You Should Have Them in Your Home
Houseplants are more than just decorative accents—they offer numerous benefits, from purifying the air to boosting mood and productivity. If...
Top 20 Houseplants and Why You Should Have Them in Your Home
Houseplants are more than just decorative accents—they offer numerous benefits, from purifying the air to boosting mood and productivity. If...
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 Prepare Your Raised Garden Beds for Spring With Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you’re planning to start or refresh your garden beds for the next growing season, getting the soil right is...
How to Prepare Your Raised Garden Beds for Spring With Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you’re planning to start or refresh your garden beds for the next growing season, getting the soil right is...
The Secret to Thriving Raised Beds: Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you're looking to create nutrient-rich raised beds that will have your plants thriving, look no further than Castine Raised Bed...
The Secret to Thriving Raised Beds: Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you're looking to create nutrient-rich raised beds that will have your plants thriving, look no further than Castine Raised Bed...
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 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...
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost Fall is often an overlooked season for...
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost Fall is often an overlooked season for...
Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Indigenous Contributions to Gardening and Agriculture
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring the invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities to gardening and agriculture. Discover sustainable practices...
Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Indigenous Contributions to Gardening and Agriculture
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring the invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities to gardening and agriculture. Discover sustainable practices...
Creating a Nitrogen-Rich Compost Layer: Building a Healthy Herb Spiral for Years to Come
In today’s project, we took an eco-friendly approach to creating a healthy, nutrient-dense soil layer by chopping up our clover...
Creating a Nitrogen-Rich Compost Layer: Building a Healthy Herb Spiral for Years to Come
In today’s project, we took an eco-friendly approach to creating a healthy, nutrient-dense soil layer by chopping up our clover...
