5 Easy Steps To Speed Up the Decomposition of Leaf Compost Piles
Falling leaves are one of the beauties of autumn. But just because they are beautiful doesn’t mean they can’t be practical, and we can show…
Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master’s degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers’ markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
Falling leaves are one of the beauties of autumn. But just because they are beautiful doesn’t mean they can’t be practical, and we can show…
As the first breath of winter reaches your garden, your peonies need to be safe from the harsh weather, and you need to give them…
Christmas cactus has really striking, exotic flowers – but a bad reputation! Yes, we all went through the disappointment… We bought it one winter in…
“Fall is pruning time, and I am going to cut all my plants…” Stop! You cannot cut all trees and shrubs in this season, even…
Fall is a busy time for gardeners, and a main task of this season is pruning! While from September to November the plants in my…
Fall care for hydrangeas isn’t just important—it’s a garden must-do! As autumn rolls in they are are “going to bed”, into dormancy, this is the…
As the vibrant colors of summer fade into autumn, it’s the ideal time to plan for a stunning spring garden. Fall is the time to…
Planting garlic in the fall can lead to an impressive harvest the following summer, as the cooler temperatures and winter dormancy period can help to…
Making sure your lettuce is properly spaced with enough room to grow is very important. The challenge is that lettuce seeds are tiny and most…
We think that plants need soil to grow… But it isn’t always true! Some, called epiphytes, literally grow on trees, nesting on their branches, and…