We said, “easier.” “More fun.” We didn’t say “cheaper.” Some gadgets on this list cost more than a Caribbean cruise. But if you’ve got money to burn and love technology and gardening, they offer a way to blend your...
Iris plants are long-lasting perennials belonging to the Iridaceae family. Some varieties can live more than a century. They’re native to Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa and have adapted to diverse habitats, from temperate climates to semi-desert...
There are hundreds of songs about butterflies. Zero songs about the lowly cutworm. It’s easy to understand why, despite the rhyming difficulties of a word like “butterfly.” Butterflies enchant us. Their brilliant colors and graceful flight capture...
A clean shovel is a thing of beauty. Not hardware store clean, but fresh from the garden and properly cleaned for storage. Just as your prize-winning tomatoes need care, so do the tools that help you cultivate them. Why Proper Tool Care Matters Sharp, clean, and...
Rainwater collection was legalized in California with the Rainwater Capture Act in 2012. Before then, permits were required and still are in many states. But Californians are in luck! Even though gas is sky-high, and housing prices are through the roof, rainwater is...
