How to save seeds

May 21, 2019

Saving phacelia seeds. | Photo by Shawn Linehan Most gardeners who have been growing from seed for many years have…

Don’t throw out those citrus rinds

May 20, 2019

Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels Citrus fruit and juice have a wide variety of uses in your daily life. Whether you are squeezing…

How blogger Corina Sahlin went from the Alps to cheesemaking in Washington

May 20, 2019

Photo by Luke Sahlin Corina Sahlin moved from the Alps of Germany to the magnificent, wild Pacific Northwest in her twenties…

How to plant potatoes

May 17, 2019

Photo by Gabor Degre Whether you like them baked, fried or mashed, there is no doubt that potatoes are some…

I tested 4 natural stove top cleaners. Here’s what works.

May 17, 2019

BeforeAfter I’m a dirty chef. I let food splash everywhere when I’m cooking. I’ve had more than my fair share…

14 creative ways to use ice cube trays

May 16, 2019

Photo by Sam Schipani As more and more refrigerators have built-in icemakers, ice cube trays may seem like an unnecessary…

What are carpet beetles (and what should you do about them)

May 16, 2019

Photo by Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org Is there’s a small bug with black, brown and perhaps white zigzag stripes on its…

Why you should get a soil test (and what to do with it when you do)

May 15, 2019

Photo by Jan Kroon via Pexels You have piles of compost, your seedlings are flourishing and you are preparing to…

13 things to do with orphan socks

May 15, 2019

BDN File Photo My laundromat is the Bermuda Triangle of socks. No matter how hard I try, I always end…

How to protect your plants from an unexpected spring frost

May 14, 2019

BDN file photo Your seedlings are hearty, and your beds are ready. Excited for the season, you transplant your precious…