It’s a lot harder to relax when the sun is pummeling you with heat. Summer starts next month, and if previous years are any indication, it’s going to be a pretty crispy one. Last July actually went on record as…
It’s a lot harder to relax when the sun is pummeling you with heat. Summer starts next month, and if previous years are any indication, it’s going to be a pretty crispy one. Last July actually went on record as…
The great outdoors, delivered to your desk. Learning takes all kinds of forms. Some people can glean everything they need from written instructions, other perform better with hands-on direction. Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, a truly hands-on experience isn’t really…
A marriage of nature and tech in your own backyard. I understand that one of the main reasons to have a nice backyard is to create your own comfy slice of nature. For that reason, introducing a lot of smart…
Every garden started as a single plant. I don’t think it’d be hyperbolic to say that almost every homeowner dreams of a lush, colorful garden in the yard. Who doesn’t like a winding path of natural beauty from the comfort…
Every bud’s got to start somewhere. Whether it’s because you enjoy keeping your projects close by or it’s simply not warm enough yet, sometimes you gotta start a plant indoors before you can let it out into the wild blue…
It’s not the best time to have the sniffles. I was talking to a friend of mine recently who regularly suffers from spring pollen allergies. It got really awkward for her when she was out grocery shopping and had to…
Those spades aren’t going to keep themselves in line. As with any tool, especially one you frequently use outside, gardening implements require regular maintenance. I don’t just mean cleaning the dirt off when you’re done, though that probably wouldn’t hurt.…
I like my backyard better than the trail, anyway. It’s pretty cool to live in an age where glamping is a thing. Some might argue that the entire point of camping is to rough it in the wilderness, but personally,…
It feels sometimes like there are nuggets of news so monumental, that the entire world will stop whatever it’s doing to stare for a few moments. But then, after that moment, things just sort of keep on going. The world…
Sometimes, Mother Nature needs a little nudge. The cornerstone of a healthy, bountiful garden is the soil. You ever seen one of those farming movies where the farm is going out of business and the owner is like “we can’t…
Time for some spring cleaning. Spring has sprung, and I’m willing to bet that, due to current circumstances, you have found yourself with a surplus of at-home free time. Well, it’s a great time to get the garden in gear…
A little bit of everything is closer than you think. With the kids home from school (possibly longer than spring break…), it might be a little difficult to find something constructive for them to do. Luckily, you’ve got a portal…
Cool time, pool time. Spring break is officially underway! Unfortunately, there’s a bit of a pandemic underway, so it’s not the best time to go to the public pool. This is why those of you with pools in your backyards…
You can never have too many hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are one of those animals that I’m pretty sure everyone likes. They help to pollinate smaller, narrower plants that other birds and bugs can’t get to, they add a splash of living…
Let’s get that thumb green’d up. Gardening is a fun, relaxing hobby, but it’s also a commitment. Whether you’re growing produce for the kitchen or just want something nice to look at, you’ve got to take this seriously. If it…
A chair for every occasion. Two lawn chairs and a card table, a patio does not make. If you want your deck to look as nice as it can, you need to pick out furniture that compliments it, as well…
Do Mother Nature a favor here. The entire purpose of gardening, one could say, is to bring more green into the world. A worthwhile endeavor, but the process of gardening can occasionally produce more waste than it mitigates. Kind of…
Who says you can’t relax on the couch and get some fresh air? You ever notice how doing something outside that you would normally do inside instantly makes it at least 30% more stylish? It’s a fact, probably. If you…