Container Gardens

What Is Plant Parenting? A Practical Guide for Millennials

Plant parenting is exactly what it sounds like: you treat your houseplants like beloved members of your family, and if you've ever apologized to a pla...

Can You Compost Soap? I Tried 5 Steps to Get It Right

Can you compost soap? The short answer is yes — but only if you choose the right kind. I've learned this the hard way after tossing a few scented bars...

Kill Vines in Flower Beds: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes

Yes, vines that kill flowers in your flower beds are a real problem, but you can stop them with the right strategy. I've spent years helping gardeners...

Yes, Different Flowers Make Different Honey — Here's Proof

If you've ever stood in the honey aisle wondering whether different flowers make different honey, I can tell you with absolute certainty: yes, they ab...

Grape Leaves: How to Pick, Prep, and Cook Them Right

Grape leaves have been the Turkish tortilla for centuries, and I'm here to tell you why they deserve a spot in your kitchen too. The core question is ...