We like to reuse plant 'flats' that you get from garden centers. You know, the black plastic trays that plants come in? I find them very convenient to moving seedlings out to the garden, or around...

The Before I have had this random piece of furniture for years. It really did not coordinate in any way with the rest of my MODERN FARMHOUSE LIVING ROOM. I kept it, however, because, as you...

Hello! You have found our illustrated guide on growing and caring for Wild Sunflowers!  We love all sunflowers here but the original Native species is by far our favorite.  This is the...

Have you ever wondered what kind of soil you really have? Ever wondered where it really fell on the NRCS soil pyramid? Or are you looking to select the perfect spot for a vegetable garden, and...

Black Walnut trees emit a toxic substance called Juglone that kills certain plants that grow near them [1]. However, not all plants are susceptible to Black Walnut Toxicity via Juglone poisoning. ...

It has been well documented for centuries that some plants either struggle to grow near Black Walnut Trees, or are outright poisoned by them [1]. The toxic chemical the possess is called Juglone. ...