Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Learn the best seed-starting methods and tips for a great way to save money and ensure that your plants are grown organically. Get ready to grow your own garden from scratch! However, it can be a ...

A few years ago, a hastily purchased bag of “expanding” potting soil introduced me to coir. Distracted, I hadn’t paid attention to what I had, but when I added the required water, the soil did expand ...

Creating your own potting mix is easier, cheaper, and more sustainable than you think. By combining simple ingredients like compost, sand, and perlite, you can tailor blends for each plant’s needs.

On this St. Patrick's Day maybe you were wished the luck of the Irish. Maybe you dined on a typical Irish meal like a shepherd's pie. Did you wear your "kiss me, I'm Irish" pin? My thoughts move away ...

You’ll save lots of money by starting your own flower and vegetable transplants from seed vs. buying greenhouse-grown plants in the spring. Indoor seed-starting isn’t as tricky as it might seem, and ...