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Back to Search444-Home Permaculture: Turn Your Yard Into a Thriving Ecosystem
Practicing permaculture doesn't require a sprawling property of several acres. As my guest this week, Brandy Hall of Shades of Green Permaculture, explains, the benefits of permaculture can fit in ur…
Published on 4 hours ago
443-Tips and Tricks to Get More from Your Greenhouse-Encore Presentation
Getting a greenhouse opened up so many opportunities for me to advance my gardening goals. In this week's encore, I'm sharing what there is to know before getting a greenhouse and my top tips for tak…
Published on 1 week ago
442-Harnessing the Potential of Saplings, with Basil Camu
Whether planting just a few trees or embarking on a large-scale ecological restoration project, you will have the greatest chance of success if you choose to use saplings over containerized or balled…
Published on 2 weeks ago
441-How to Keep Houseplants and Overwintered Pots Thriving — The Science Behind It
Plants that live indoors with us over the winter — both houseplants and those that are only stored inside the house seasonally — need a few things from us to get through the darker, colder months. At…
Published on 3 weeks ago
440-Fall Reading List: Nature, Garden & Ecology Books for Cozy Evenings
As the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, fall is the perfect time to settle in with a good book — especially one that deepens your connection to the natural world. Whether you're looking for…
Published on 4 weeks ago
439-Staying on Task in the Fall Garden and Setting Up for Spring Success
Fall may feel like the end of the gardening year, but in reality, it's one of the most important times to be outside. What we do now not only prepares our gardens for winter but also sets the stage f…
Published on 1 month ago
438-Essential Winter Tree Pruning Tips-Encore Presentation
As the growing season winds down, it's time to think ahead to the cold-weather tasks before us, and that includes winter pruning to ensure the health of trees and the safety of the people who live wi…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
437-Healing the Earth: From Wasteland to Wonder-Encore Presentation
Encouraging more people to take part in healing the ecosystem begins with raising awareness of both the challenges and the remedies. Basil Camu, shares exactly that in his book, "From Wasteland to Wo…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
436-Inside Sustainable Westport: The Power of Local Action
I recently visited Westport, Connecticut, to deliver a talk hosted by Sustainable Westport, a nonprofit whose mission is to encourage and support "small changes and big commitments toward a healthier…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
435-Start with Soil: The Foundation of Every Garden
No matter how big or small, every garden, whether ornamental or edible, starts with soil. My guest this week, British garden designer and Royal Horticultural Society gold medalist Juliet Sargeant, re…
Published on 2 months ago