Garden Guide

Every gardener knows the disappointment of pulling out compost that looks more like a pile of sticks and half-rotted clumps than the rich, crumbly soil booster we dream of. That’s...

The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is one of those houseplants that seems almost indestructible. It thrives on neglect, survives in low light, and doesn’t mind if you forget to water...

There’s something fascinating about growing plants where you can see both what’s happening above the surface and below it. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of those plants that makes an...

If you’ve ever walked past an old stone wall or shaded garden path and admired the soft, velvety moss that covers it, you know how magical it looks Moss has...

Monstera, with its big, dramatic leaves, is a favorite houseplant for good reason. While most people grow it in soil, this tropical beauty also thrives in water. In fact, many...

When stepping outside to your balcony or patio, you brush past fragrant spring blossoms, and pluck a sun-ripened cherry from your very own potted tree. It sounds like a dream...

Garlic might be one of the easiest crops to plant and one of the most satisfying to harvest. Pop a clove into the soil in autumn, and by the time...

If you’ve ever brought home a wandering jew (Tradescantia), you already know why it’s such a popular houseplant. Those trailing vines with purple, green, or silvery stripes look stunning spilling...

There’s something magical about waking up to sunlight filtering through a curtain of leaves instead of fabric. With cascading vines of Epipremnum aureum (better known as pothos or devil’s ivy),...

I still remember the first time I picked up a pine cone during a forest walk and thought, what if this little cone could grow into a tree right in...