Did you dig around in your soil one day and find a bunch of white mold growing in it? Eeek! Not to worry—that white mold is actually a good sign that you're doing something right. Mycorrhiza is a beneficial fungus that helps boost plant growth and improve the soil, and there are ways you can spread more of it throughout your garden ..read more

While it might seem like the same types of hummingbirds usually show up on your flowers or feeders every year, there are actually many more species that migrate through in search of nectar. If you've seen one of these dazzling pollinators in your garden but couldn't figure out what it was, bookmark this visual guide to help you ID 14 beautiful native hummingbirds (plus a few species that may occasionally travel out of range ..read more

Do you know what type of butterfly just passed through your garden? While some are instantly recognizable (like monarchs), others look so similar that it's hard to pinpoint the exact species (looking at you, swallowtails). And let's not get into all the copycats that are easily mistaken for monarchs! If your latest garden visitor has you stumped, bookmark this visual guide for help with identifying the most common backyard butterflies ..read more

Jerusalem artichokes are an underappreciated perennial food crop. The weird knobby roots (which resemble ginger) are the edible tubers of a native sunflower species. This simple step-by-step guide will show you how to plant, grow, harvest, AND eat sunchokes at home without having them take over the whole yard ..read more

Could there be an entire wild salad bar hidden in your yard? Some of the most common weeds and invasive plants in the garden are not only edible, but also delicious AND nutritious—and totally free for the picking. You'll never look at weeds the same way again ..read more

If you're already feeding your chickens a good wholesome diet, fermenting their feed can further improve hen health and egg quality, and even save you a bit of money on feed costs. It's also one of the easiest things you can do for your flock! (Not to mention, your chickens will devour every last grain ..read more

Want to turn your garden into a beautiful butterfly sanctuary? All you need to provide are food and resting spots—and you can do so by planting their favorite nectar sources and a few safe places to land and play (while you enjoy the show). Bonus: You'll attract other pollinators to your yard too ..read more

If you're new to seed starting, this foolproof beginner's guide to starting seeds indoors will take you step by step from seed to harvest, quickly and easily. You don't need any fancy gear or grow lights to get started, and you can even upcycle small containers to put your seeds in ..read more

If you're starting a new strawberry patch in your garden, there's an easy method to spacing your plants and propagating new plants. Whether you're growing Junebearing, everbearing, or day-neutral varieties, this guide will help you figure out how to space your strawberry plants more efficiently for the best yields ..read more

Ground covers don't all have to be ice plants, lawns, or plain old bark mulch, and they don't have to disappear from the landscape once it gets cold. There's a wide variety of beautiful ground covers you can plant for year-round interest, in nearly any climate or soil type, and some of them will stay green all winter long. (Even down to zone 3 ..read more