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The joy returns: rediscovering gardening without the back pain
I know the feeling. You were a gardener. You had beds, or containers, or a plot, something living that you... Read more...
I've killed every plant I've ever owned (until now)
I've killed every plant I've ever owned (until now)
Let me be honest with you: I have a genuinely impressive body count when it comes to plants. Succulents. Mint.... Read more...
Full spectrum grow lights: what plants need and why it matters
Full spectrum grow lights: what plants need and why it matters
If you’ve ever watched a herb plant stretch awkwardly toward a window, or seen basil go pale and leggy indoors,... Read more...
What’s really on your grocery store produce? The pesticide truth
What’s really on your grocery store produce? The pesticide truth
You rinse your strawberries. You wash the lettuce. You do the things you’re supposed to do. But research from the... Read more...
Automatic indoor garden systems: from self-watering planters to full automation
Automatic indoor garden systems: from self-watering planters to full automation
The appeal of a garden that takes care of itself is real and legitimate: most people who want fresh herbs... Read more...
Indoor gardening without a yard: the complete apartment guide
Indoor gardening without a yard: the complete apartment guide
No yard. No outdoor space. Maybe a window that faces the wrong direction, a building super who frowns on balcony... Read more...
Clean eating for families: know exactly what you're feeding them
Clean eating for families: know exactly what you're feeding them
Standing in the produce aisle, you pick up a bag of pre-washed spinach. It looks green. It says “fresh” on... Read more...
Smart garden systems: what they are and how to choose the right one
Smart garden systems: what they are and how to choose the right one
Most people who’ve killed houseplants have the same story: it wasn’t a lack of interest, it was a lack of... Read more...
The overwhelmed parent’s guide to healthy family meals
The overwhelmed parent’s guide to healthy family meals
Here’s the version of family nutrition nobody talks about: the one where it’s 6 pm, two kids have after-school activities... Read more...
Fall Gardyn Harvest Salad with a Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Plant pods and growing pods: how they work and what makes a good one
Plant pods are the interface between a seed and a hydroponic system. They’re small, often just an inch or two... Read more...
Picky eaters: how growing their own changed everything
Picky eaters: how growing their own changed everything
If you’ve ever spent 20 minutes making a beautiful salad only to watch your child pick out every single green... Read more...
Best indoor hydroponic systems: buyer's guide
Best indoor hydroponic systems: buyer's guide
The indoor hydroponic market has grown dramatically in the last five years. What started as a niche interest for serious... Read more...