I still remember the year I planted my first asparagus crowns. The soil was chilly, my hands were caked in mud, and I wasn’t entirely sure I was doing it...

We often have joy when watching tomato plants stretch toward the sun, setting fruit, and ripening into sweet, juicy gems. But if you’ve ever let them grow wild, you know...

When my cousin graduated from college, I wanted to give her money but handing over a plain envelope felt boring. So, I rolled up the bills like little diplomas, tied...

If you've ever grown cucumbers, you know how fast they can take over. One day they're neat little vines minding their own business, and the next they're spilling over your...

These days, houseplants aren't just greenery, they're personalities. Scroll through Instagram or Pinterest and you’ll see the weirder the plant, the more love it gets. From succulents that look like...

If you’ve grown irises for even one season, you’ve likely fallen in love with their graceful flowers and sword-like leaves swaying in the breeze. But after the bloom show fades,...

Bougainvillea is nature’s confetti cannon as it is unapologetically bold, wildly expressive, and beautifully unpredictable. Once you fall in love with one, you’ll find yourself wanting them in every color....

A garden can be full of life with lush plants, colorful blooms, even well-tended borders yet still feel like something’s missing. Without a clear path or visual anchor, the space...

Cymbals are built to crash, shimmer, and punctuate rhythms with power. On stage, they add drama to every beat but once cracked, bent, or retired, most get left behind or...

Walnut shells often get tossed aside once the tasty part’s gone, but they’re actually little masterpieces of nature just waiting for a second life. From their rugged outer texture to...