Creating A Drought Tolerant Landscape
Using Native plants can greatly reduce daily water needs
Espalier Tomatoes – Beautiful and Easy to Grow!
You can grow tomatoes using this method in your garden and containers. Plus, it’s easier than it looks!
ID Garden Birds Easily with This App
A bird-watching app that’s so easy to use, helping you recognize who is visiting while helping researchers track migrations.
Control Mosquitoes without Toxic Pesticides!
Non-toxic mosquito control saves you money and our beneficial insects.
Companion Planting: Eliminating the Need for Pesticides
Companion planting in vegetable gardens is a way of maximizing growth and crops by planting mutually beneficial plants next to each other, reducing the need for pesticides and fertilizer.
12 Benefits of a Rain Garden (via Lawn Love)
If you have a soggy area in your garden that is screaming for attention, it may be time to let a rain garden save the day.
12 Reasons You Should Grow Native Plants
Native plants are low-maintenance –– they don’t require excessive fertilizer or pesticides, and it’s in their DNA to thrive in your area.
Contained Creations: The Ultimate Guide to Container Gardening
Curious how to create the perfect container garden for your space? Learn along with Steph from Contained Creations!
Down to Earth: The Planet to Plate Podcast (Episode: A Food Forest On an Eighth of an Acre)
Roxanne Swentzell was a young mother on a small piece of land at Santa Clara Pueblo when she was introduced to permaculture design principles––which dovetailed with indigenous patters of thinking and land use.
Why Nandina Has No Place in the Landscape
Nandina domestica’s red berries contain cyanide, which is often deadly for one of the Triangle’s year-round bird species that eat the berries in large quantities in the wintertime. Scott Zona, Courtesy of the NC Botanical Garden.