To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...

Planting a garden and watching it grow is truly the most fulfilling, life-affirming experience. So many heavenly hours can be spent with your hands in the dirt, and your imagination off with the ...

The Valley of the Moon Garden Club offers a quick how-to that will get you fermenting. Make kombucha with ingredients from your garden If you love kombucha, did you know you can make it at home using ...

A: Nobody is born with a green thumb. Instead, it’s something you build over time. Even if you’re totally new to plant care, you can still develop a talent for gardening. First, plant for success. If ...

After a dreary winter, the sight of sprouting plants and budding flowers is a feast for the eyes. You can add to the beauty or grow your own produce by starting a garden. Whether you prefer a yard ...

I used to kill plants regularly. I would joke that plants in nurseries cowered in fear when I walked by, hoping they wouldn’t be chosen to come home with me. When I became interested in plants, I ...

If you don't already have a hummingbird garden, there are so many reasons (like gorgeous flowers) you'll want one. Here are ...

Spending time in the great outdoors has long been linked to greater health and wellness, many studies have shown — and cultivating a green thumb can grow those benefits even more. "Gardening goes ...

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