Linseed oil in both it's natural form (100% linseed oil) and boiled alternative, have long been used by woodworkers to add color and some degree of protection to raw wood. When it comes to vegetable...

When you put together your first raised garden bed or two, it's natural to want to do all that you can to make it "pretty". We naturally want pretty things in and around our homes and, to some, a...

When you are building a raised garden bed, material is often the first consideration. The easiest thing to do, by far, is to use whatever you have on hand. Almost every homeowner has a scrap wood...

Is your garden overrun with ants? Are they burrowing into your vegetable garden bed or digging deep into the soil of potted plants? In this article, I'll give you some tips for getting rid of ants...

Some of the greatest gardens have names, why should yours be any different! When choosing a name for your garden, you will want something that has a lot of meaning for you. Something that inspires...

When you are starting your first garden, the whole process of germinating seeds can seem like a mystery. Do you need to start them indoors? Can they germinate directly in the soil? Can you plant...