Straw bales conjure up images of hay rides, old episodes of Hee Haw on YouTube, and livestock at feeding time. But did you know they’re increasingly popular in urban gardens? No garden plot required! They’re a perfect medium for veggies, herbs, flowers —...
If top chefs ever put it to a vote, basil would be numero uno in the kitchen, captain of the Herb Team, and Most Likely to Succeed (or end up in sauce). It’s easy to see why. This aromatic herb can bring a dish to life with a fresh, savory sweetness, from...
Growing borage for companionship? We must be kidding, right? We’re dead serious. You may not appreciate the companionship, but your tomatoes and strawberries do. Among its many virtues, borage is a companion plant that repels garden pests and attracts native...
The spiral is one of nature’s most perfect forms. Rose petals spiral out from the center of the bud. Seashells, galaxies, and hurricanes follow a breathtaking spiral pattern. Spirals maximize space, resources, and distribution. The Fibonacci spiral governs the...
If you can’t go wide, go high. New York City was built on this concept; trees in dense forests follow the same principle. Your tiny apartment balcony may lack the square footage for a lawn chair, but have you looked upwards recently? Chances are you have a good...
Parsley was first cultivated over 2,000 years ago in the central Mediterranean region, including parts of modern Italy, Algeria, and Tunisia. Today, every self-respecting Mediterranean salad includes parsley, and the plant’s exotic leaves make it a garnish par...
