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

Bug: Green Lynx Spider Scientific name: Peucetia viridans Photo credits: Autumn Shultz, Bob Peterson, and Keegan Morrison Lynx spiders...

Also known as: Passion Butterfly Scientific name: Agraulis vanillae (Linnaeus) Photos by: Autumn Shultz Females lay the small yellow eggs...

Bug: Broad-headed Sharpshooter Scientific name: Oncometopia orbona Broad-headed Sharpshooter Photos by: Aaron Shultz, Autumn Shultz and...

"Patent Leather" Beetles or Horned Passalus Beetles live simply but have very complex social structures.

A subtle, parsley flavor Source: jmheatherly.medium.com ivabalk One of four herbs used in the traditional fines herbes, chefs add French...

Do you live in the city but lack a yard to garden? Let’s learn to garden with what space we have. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by...

Floral notes of honey and apple Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Ioana Cristiana Most people associate chamomile with its tea infusions,...

A peppery, piney seasoning Source: jmheatherly.medium.com OpenClipart-Vectors A staple of Mediterranean cuisine, cook bay laurel in food...

Does your garden leave you with a glut of fresh herbs? Let’s learn how to preserve our extras by air-drying them to save and share....

A Juniper-like bitter Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Gabriele Lässer Angelica, or wild celery, grows throughout temperate and subarctic...

Improve your garden soil with organic material: make your own compost!

a savory, sharp garnish Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Jane Duursma on Unsplash Also known as “rush leeks,” chives are native to...

a bright, lemony bite Original Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by David Stang via Wikimedia Also called Chinese parsley and dhania,...

Let’s learn about soil types and how to improve yours. Healthy soil acts as the structure from which we grow fruits, flowers, and...

Take a look as we sit down with a local hemp producer and community gardener, Jacob Seals, to discuss reproducing plants from clones....

Learn to companion plant herbs by constructing an herb spiral with upcycled materials Original Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by...

Let’s discuss hydroponics, Dr. Bernard Kratky, and how to setup his method. Original Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Markus...

Start a community garden with friends and neighbors using these simple steps. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Autumn Shultz “To...

Improving drainage in ground and in raised beds