THE GARDEN JOURNAL
Gardening experiments, lessons, and seasonal inspiration.
Looking for low-maintenance perennials for Zone 8 gardens? Mild winters and a long growing season make zone 8 one of the easiest for perennial gardens. The catch is summer, when weeks of heat, dry soil,...
From the Journal
Creating an indoor garden is truly an art form. There’s no single way to do it, which means you can design...
Compost is decomposed organic matter. That’s it.
When bacteria, fungi, and worms break down things...
If you’re composting, you’ve probably heard about “green” and “brown”...
How to turn your container garden into a POWERHOUSE of growth? The answer lies in the art of companion...
Here’s what happened: We became unexpected cat parents, and suddenly our lovely plant collection...
Winter containers can be just as vibrant and productive as summer ones; you just need to know a few tricks....