Growing food is a bonding, cost effective, and rewarding experience; and while you may associate gardening mostly with standard residential or commercial landscaping, there are actually many different types of gardening that encompass various styles, techniques, locations, and types...

Sounds pretty pointless, doesn't it? Planting a tree for the sole purpose of chopping it down. It seems even more ridiculous when I tell you that the tree--called a black locust--grows incredibly fast, too. Why would anybody chop down a perfectly...

So one of your tomatoes went soggy or moldy before you could eat it? Bummer. But wait! Don't throw it away! What if I told you it's ridiculously easy to GROW a whole BUNCH of tomato plants from just a few...

Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you've heard it's tricky to get right. I understand--nobody wants a stinky mess out back that will draw vermin, or worse! However, nobody wants to shell out for fancy compost drums...

California has struggled with a period of drier-than-normal conditions that resulted in water-related problems or in other words a serious drought. When rainfall is less than normal for several weeks, months, or years, the flow of streams and rivers...

Spring is in full swing here in the Southern United States! Every big-box store is rolling out lovely new transplants in biodegradable pots. The glossy seed packet displays they've got up will make anyone eager to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons and...

Invasive plants are non-native plants which thrive and spread aggressively, displacing other natural plants. They are usually introduced by people either accidentally or on purpose, into a region far from their native habitat making these plants non-native. Non-native plant...

We've all seen the cute pics on Pinterest of seedlings in eggshells--but aside from cuteness, what's the point? Eggshells as seed starters are actually really beneficial for your plants! Here's why: They're basically free, and a great way to reuse what...

For most living in the United States, washed, refrigerated eggs are the norm and are actually considered safer by most people. What if I told you that's not how most of the world does it? What if I told...

Halyomorpha halys, also known as brown marmorated stink bugs, have become a great headache for homeowners. These pests are half an inch long with an adult stink bug growing to be 1.7cm long, and have a shape that resembles...

Every Gardener knows the struggle of weeds invading their herbs, fruits, and veggies in their gardens. If you are using sprays to kill weeds, it's important to know the damage herbicides actually cause. While most modern herbicides are designed...

Something I miss very much on my mountain here in Acapulco is the presence of a winter. Many consider coming from a cold temperate climate to be rough, but in all honesty after living in the subtropics for a...