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Why we should love slugs Slugs are vilified as slimy garden pests with revolting table manners. But perhaps we should give these much-maligned molluscs a second chance. What is it about slugs that so repels us? After all, they are closely related to snails, with their pretty shells and (to some) their associations with gastronomy. […]

A beginner’s guide to finding wild edible plants that won’t kill you Go eat in the woods. By Benji Jones August 3, 2018 In the woods You see a wilderness; we see a buffet. Nicholas A. Tonelli via Flickr You’re lost in the woods, days out from civilization, and your stash of granola has run

Natural ways to deal with spiders Spiders are great for pest control, except when they overtake your home. Here are some nontoxic solutions for dealing with them. A not-so itsy-bitsy spider. (Photo: Kathryn Willmott/Shutterstock) Spiders are a vital part of the ecosystem around your home, so if you see them in the garden, leave them

Author: Emily Kane Theories abound about what in dog urine is toxic to plants, a popular one being extremes of pH. People say that acidic urine burns the plants, but the real answer to “Why does dog pee kill plants?” is a lot simpler. First, answering the questions — Does dog pee kill plants? And why

5 Plants and Animals Utterly Confused by Climate Change Global warming is causing spring to arrive early and autumn to come late in many places, and not all species are adapting at the same rate. By Livia Albeck-Ripka and Brad Plumer  April 4, 2018 Credit Lauren Kolesinskas for The New York Times Every year, as

5 environmental benefits of moss gardening by Timber Press on September 9, 2015 in Gardening, Popular The Magical World of Moss Gardening author Annie Martin makes the case for going green with mosses. We are bombarded with television commercials on how to go green in our gardens—but most of the time, environmentally unfriendly methods are

Grow Extra to Share! One out of six Americans is food insecure, meaning they don’t know from where their next meal will come. No matter where you live, there are people in your community that are experiencing hunger. Food pantries help fill in the gaps but are continuously lacking in healthy, fresh produce to offer.

How to Grow More in Less Space with a Vertical Garden  Source: Roots And Refuge Farm What Is a Vertical Garden? Put very simply, a vertical garden is a way to encourage fruits, vegetables, herbs or flowers to grow up instead of down on the ground, by means of some kind of support or structure. It

Rainwater Harvesting 101: What is it, What are the benefits & How to build rain barrels Source: Innovative Water Solutions, Snohomish Conservation District What is Rainwater Harvesting? Rainwater harvesting is collecting the run-off from a structure or other impervious surface in order to store it for later use. Traditionally, this involves harvesting the rain from a

Enabled Garden Design – Learn About Gardening With Disabilities Accessible Gardens By: Jackie Carroll Doctors now tell us that gardening is a therapeutic activity that fortifies the mind, body and spirit. As gardeners, we’ve always known that the sun and soil that gives life to our plants also facilitate growth in our own lives. So