Once you start growing a garden, you will keep finding more reasons to add more and more diverse plants. That’s just the way it works. You get excited by growing …

When you type your query with nimble and curious fingers into a search bar: “why attract earthworms”, what comes up? Why would you want earthworms in your garden? Are earthworms …

Nothing strikes fear into my houseplant-loving heart more than going to water my plants and finding the tell-tale signs of spider mites. Leaves that were lush and green start to …

There’s nothing better than picking fresh lettuce, peas, and radishes from your windowsill in the middle of the winter. Yes, you heard correct, your windowsill. We all know you can …

You want to provide your family with the best non-toxic cleaning products. Why not grow your own? We’re not talking herbal remedies here, but rather a natural sponge that makes …

The ability to grow your own food is a right, as much as it is a privilege and a duty. And it isn’t something that some of us are willing …

Strongly flavored and incredibly versatile, onions (Allium cepa) are a hardy, cool season crop closely related to garlic, leeks, and chives. Onions have been cultivated and selectively bred for at …

Following a plant spacing guide to plan your garden is like copying a recipe in a cookbook. Your harvestable results will vary based on personal skills and ingredients – the …

A new year means a fresh green start to your garden. The land of opportunity and of glorious harvests. Planning for the best is always an optimistic view to strive …

When it comes to time in the kitchen, I’m lazy. Don’t get me wrong; I love to cook. I adore cooking; I kind of rock at the big fancy dinner …

If you love DIY projects but detest the costs associated with buying brand new lumber, then it’s time you consider another building material—shipping pallets. Wood pallets are used throughout the …

Chances are, if you’ve tried to buy seeds online this year, you’ve been met with a landing page saying you’ll have to come back later or that variety after variety …

I’m so excited, Rural Sprout Readers. I got a new blender for Christmas. Okay, fine. I bought myself a blender the first week of December. My old 70s Osterizer $5 …

With the end of winter almost in sight and visions of planting soon underway, it can only mean that February is upon us. February is the still time for planning …

There’s no competition—tomatoes win the title of the most popular garden crop. This South American native plant comes in thousands of varieties, ranging from the candy-sweet Sungold to the bumpy …

It’s such an incredibly tiny act. We can be standing by while it’s happening and not even notice. Pollination. Almost three-quarters of the crops we grow for food are pollinated. …

Kitchens are the one room in the house that never seem big enough. Have you ever moved into a new home with a bigger kitchen, only to find you quickly …

Gardening “up” instead of “down” in raised beds simply means the growing medium is elevated above ground level. At its most basic, raised gardening can be achieved by mounding up …

As outspoken as I am, I’m rather unconfrontational. When it comes to causes I believe in; I’m more of a quiet revolutionist. And that’s why I’m on board with guerilla …

Ground covers are low-lying plants that spread by creeping along the surface of the soil. Spanning beautiful flowering plants that carpet the landscape to handsome foliage that brings texture and …

If you’ve never had the chance to grow leeks before, this year is as good as any to get growing. After all, we need good food to survive but better …

Melothria scabra goes by many names but perhaps cucamelon is the most fitting. Also known as Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, pepquiño, and sandiita which means “little watermelon” in Spanish. …

Tomatoes seem to be the one crop that everyone grows. Whether it’s a huge garden with row upon row of them or a cherry tomato plant in a container on …

Raised beds are enormously popular among beginner and experienced gardeners alike. They’re a great choice for folks with limited space. A well-kept raised bed always looks great in your yard. …