The 13 Best Companion PlantsFebruary 1, 2016
These crop companions not only add a dose of pretty to your garden, they’ll help prevent pests, enrich your soil and can be harvested, as well.
Basic Herbal Body Care for WinterJanuary 18, 2016
Soothe dry, chapped lips and skin by infusing soothing herbs in oil to make these simple skin-care preparations.
Fashion-Forward Gardening: An Urban Dyer’s GardenJanuary 18, 2016
Liz Spencer, The Dogwood Dyer, provides a model for creating a beautiful urban garden specifically geared toward creating natural dyes.
What To Do When It’s Too Cold To GardenJanuary 18, 2016
Winter can be a bummer for those of us with a green thumb, but there’s plenty of garden activity to keep you busy in the off season.
Q&A With New York Permaculture ExchangeNovember 19, 2015
A permaculture food forest and burgeoning permaculture movement are alive in Brooklyn.
7 Easy Container FruitsMay 31, 2013
 Meyer Lemon Tree photo courtesy Conrad and Peter/Flickr  Berries Galore Everbearing Strawberries Size and yield: 6- to8-inch plants. Three plants per square foot of soil surface. Growing requirements: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 3 to 9. Plant in pots that are 14 inches in diameter and 6 inches deep; hanging baskets also work. Water regularly; […]
10 Easy Container VegetablesMay 31, 2013
Kick of your container garden with these vegetables perfectly suited to small spaces.
