gardening

A mason jar with a small rosemary Christmas tree growing inside is filled with soil and small pebbles at the bottom. A red and white striped ribbon is tied around the top of the jar, which sits on a light-colored surface against a blurred background.

A Rosemary Christmas Tree in a Jar

Using jars as mini-greenhouses to grow lavender and Rosemary

Growing layers of Lavender and Rosemary…

Two orange pumpkins with green stems sit on green grass, partly surrounded by leaves, a testament to the wonders of growing volunteer pumpkins in the compost pile.

Growing Volunteer Pumpkins in the Compost Pile

A garden with large, green squash plants and blooming yellow flowers growing next to a wooden wall.

Garden surprises…

Cover of "This Old House" magazine featuring 57 low-cost makeover ideas, included 16 paint schemes, 9 outdoor rooms, 11 kitchen upgrades, and more. The cover shows a house entrance with green trim.

This Old House magazine project…..

A yellow dandelion flower, an integral part of organic gardening, stands vibrant amidst the green grass, showcasing natural weed control for dandelions.

Organic Gardening and Weed Control for Dandelions

A backyard garden enclosed by a wooden fence, featuring various plants and a decorative metal trellis. An old window frame is mounted on the fence.

How does your garden grow? Grow your own… To first-timers from an old-timer.

A collection of green and unripe tomatoes, including various sizes and types, some with stems attached.

Stretch those green tomatoes gloriously….

A person wearing a hat and a pink shirt steps over a stone wall while holding a found window pane as garden decor in an outdoor setting.

Found Window Pane as Garden Decor

Hands holding a mix of dirt-covered potatoes, both yellow and dark purple, with fallen yellow leaves in the background.

This spud’s for you…How to grow potatoes….

Growing a tadpole habitat for summer learning

How to Set Up a Backyard Tadpole Habitat for Summer…

A quaint outdoor table with food and drinks, including bread, a bottle of rosé, and a glass jug filled with a beverage, surrounded by people with hands reaching for items at a fun outdoor party.

A Fun Outdoor Party with Friends