Tag: gardening
Death Valley Springs to Life With a Rare Superbloom
Death Valley, home to one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth, has sprung to life with an...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (R) Rosemary
The fresh, uplifting scent and flavor of rosemary has found its place in kitchens across the globe, but...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (Q) Queen Anne’s Lace
Nodding umbels of tiny white flowers seem to float atop a tangle of feathery foliage; a delicate, spicy-sweet...
Fungus Fest 2025: a Mush-Anticipated Learning Event at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum
October 12 was an exciting Sunday for mushroom lovers across New Jersey and the Tristate area. The Fungus...
The Original Farmers: How Ants Mastered Agriculture Long Before Us
It is well-known that ants, in colonies ranging from a few dozen individuals up to hundreds of millions...
Could Moringa Seeds Be Nature’s Solution for Water Purification?
Some 780 million people lack access to one of our most basic needs: clean water. Modern filtration methods...
Naturally Green Grass: How to Keep a Healthy Lawn Without Chemicals
While I will always advocate for going grass-free in favor of a lush and diverse garden, perfect green...
Plantain: One of the World’s Most Useful Plants Is Probably Thriving in Your Driveway
While plantain may not be much to look at, and is usually trampled on, this common weed is worthy of...
How to Prune Your Tomatoes, and Why
Tomatoes are, without question, the world's favorite fruit. Not only are they commercially produced at...
Salsify: An Old-World Root With Present-Day Appeal
In a world replete with convenient, conventional foods that emphasize bulk over nutrition, many people...
RATS! 21 Tips for Tackling These Uninvited Guests in the Garden
If you have any experience with rats, you probably know that they are smart and sneaky. They can also...
Cut Food Costs With 10 Impressive Producers for the Home Garden
While the cost of living never seems to go down, you can make a decent dent in your grocery bill by growing...