Nature despises bare soil in your garden and it will work to cover it with something if you don't (usually weeds you don't want there). Mulch it a great option to cover that bare soil and has many...

When I hear about stinging nettle, I think about the love-hate relationship I have with that plant. In its natural habitat, you have to be very careful to avoid the stings. Once you've managed to...

Yarrow is among the best herbs to grow in your garden. It has several advantageous properties, such as its medicinal and dye properties, among others. In a food forest, planting yarrow would...

The reward of gardening rhubarb — the harvest — is the best part of growing it. Its fleshy stalks work wonders in meals, salads, and desserts. However, if you value the space in your garden or...

Growing onions are easy, you go to your local farm supply store or get online and purchase your onion sets or bulbs and plant them in your garden. But what if you want to be more self-sufficient...

Cabbage worms can wreak havoc on many types of plants, including brassicas. If you’re trying to grow a beautiful garden and it’s covered with larvae, eggs, worms, and moths, you’ll have a...