The term ‘hydroponic’ is sweeping through the gardening world, opening up new opportunities for the future of food amongst big agriculture and home gardeners alike. This soil-less, uber-organic,...

You might have a big pile of leaves left after fall cleanup in your yard.  Although you can use leaves as mulch in a garden, you can also add them to a compost pile. So, how do you compost...

Building a garden fence can keep animal pests away from your vegetables or ornamentals.  It can also give you extra privacy and security – but keep in mind that there may be restrictions on...

We all know that the cardinal sin of gardening is stepping in the bed, but why? As long as you don’t step on the plants, it shouldn’t be a problem, right? Actually, soil compaction is one of the...

A container garden can make a great addition to your home, either indoors or outdoors.  There are lots of options when it comes to what you can grow and how you can grow it. So, what is a...

When designing a building, it is important to consider not just the structural integrity, but the comfort of the inhabitants.  Biophilic design attempts to create buildings that provide a space...