Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

A cold snap hits, the garden beds go quiet, and most people assume the soil is ready for hibernation. But winter is actually the perfect time to supercharge your soil so it wakes up in spring richer, ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

Composting doesn't have to be a fancy, complicated science experiment. Imagine transforming your leftover coffee grounds, vegetable peels, and even yard trimmings into rich, black gold for your garden ...

It seems like anyone who is growing vegetables is doing it in raised beds. There are several reasons why building a frame and ...

In several recent articles, we looked at design and maintenance techniques that can help your garden become more resilient and less needy. Here in the maritime Northwest, our soils can be challenging.

As another growing season winds down, you might be tempted to get out there and “clean up the garden” as so many tipsters advise this time of year. There’s a difference, though, between cleanup and ...

Wood pallet planters are everywhere, but a spare IKEA shelf can give your garden a sharper, grid-like twist. Before you drag ...