Photo by JonRichfield Silty soil looks gray and soapy. It's similar to clay and forms from sediment of watersheds. Silt sediment collects...

Photo by govindamadhava108 Sand feels gritty and drains well, but it lacks the nutrition plants need. Sand warms fast, but nutrients tend...

Photo by Nik Merkulov Peat feels spongey, damp, and looks dark brown. Peat retains water well but lacks the nutrition of compost. Very...

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Loamy soil is the gold standard. It mixes sand, silt, and clay in a way that combines their best...

Photo by paul mocan on Unsplash Clay soil is very sticky, clumps together when wet, and takes a red hue. Clay can be nutritious, but its...

Photo by EMJAY SMITH Pinpoint chalky soil by its larger, rocky pieces and its tendency to drain well, like sand. Like some places in East...

Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Hebi B. from Pixabay Humans consumed potatoes for the past 8000 years. Indigenous people...

Want a steady supply of cooking herbs year-round? Try these nifty ways to preserve any extras that your garden provides. Source:...

CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Leaf Lettuce Mix Bibb Lettuce Heads Grow it!    Cook it!    Learn the History. A sharp, minty flavor...

CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Italian Oregano Greek Oregano Grow it!    Cook it!    Learn the History. Earthy and peppery Source:...

Hints of anise and mint Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Robert Bottman on Unsplash Anise Hyssop excels at feeding pollinators,...

Companion plant and encourage friendship between your crops. Deter pests, improve soil quality, and boost yields with polyculture....

A floral, medicinal herb Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Khara Woods on Unsplash Echinacea, or coneflower, includes 10 species...

Grow Gardens not Conflict Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash Resist and fill urban spaces with the art...

CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Elephant Dill Garden Dill Grow it!    Cook it!    Learn the History.  A delicate, anise flavor...

When do you water your garden, and what are some clever ways to do so? Let’s find out. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Filip...

A caffeinated, bitter drink Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Danurwendho Adyakusuma From Southeast Asia, Camellia bestows the sacred elixir...

Read about my first foray into hydroponics. City dwellers may lack yards, but we can still garden. Grow herbs, food, and flowers in...

A minty, sage-like tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Kevin McIver Native to North America, indigenous tribes use this perennial herb for...

Also known as: Sweat Bees Scientific name: genus Agapostemom (literally "stamen loving") Photos by: Autumn Shultz Sweat bees are...