Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Question: Is there a good recipe for seed-starting mix? Last week, you mentioned seed starting onions, and I got to thinking that sometime in the past you talked about making a special concoction to ...

Spring is just around the corner, so why not get a head start on the planting season by starting some seedlings indoors. Several garden favorites can take a couple months to get big enough to ...

When growing above ground—whether in raised beds, potted plants, container gardens, or transplant flats—success is determined by the ingredients in the soil mix. The following potting soil and ...

What Does “Natural “and “Organic” on a Potting Soil Mix Really Mean? The USDA does not regulate the labeling of garden center products like it does organic food. Not much, as it turns out. And on the ...

To attract a variety of birds to your yard, you'll want to offer seed recipes that appeal to a range of species. Here are nine simple birdseed combinations.

Learn how to make your own potting soil potting mix ingredients combining dirt, well-aged compost, and a handful of sand for good drainage. Gather your own potting mix ingredients to form an ...