Ring of DeathWhen plants outgrow their bounds, use an empty plant pot to define their universe.
Slug NecklacePennies glued to a cardboard collar, to deter both slugs and weeds.
Incorporating Native Plants into Your LandscapingWell worth the effort, and easier than one might think.
Herbs - Demystifying the LingoWhen reading up on the use of herbs, one often runs into terms that sound similar but have slightly different meanings.
Herbs - Beyond the Soup PotExplore the fun of using herbs in your daily life. In addition to their culinary uses, they may also be used for medicinal purposes and added to cosmetics, can serve as insect repellents, and reportedly have magical properties.
Christmas Tree for the BirdsBring the outside in and extend your decorations by adding a bird tree to your holiday.
Temporary MarkersUntil a plant becomes firmly established, it is often good to mark where it is. I use flat river rocks to mark my newly planted mints, with a piece of driftwood in front of the rock so I know where to look for new growth in the spring.
When Comfrey FlopsComfrey is a robust plant which forms a thick clump quickly, followed by many blossoms that are nectar to the honeybees and other pollinators. Then, without warning, the whole plant flops to the ground from the center out, often compromising neighboring plants. The simple solution is...
Holding Area for PlantsIf you have a sandbox, it makes a good holding area for plants you have not yet put into the ground, or those divisions you've potted up for sharing with others. It's easy to dig them in and out, a bit protected, and all in one place for watering.
