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Dandelions: Medicinal Weeds of Gold

Caroline Rivard

This article was originally published in Garden Culture Magazine UK30, & US28 In our modern western culture, where perfect green lawns have been worshipped for so long, the dandelion is generally seen as one of the most disgraceful weeds. We have been taught that it is an invasive plant that we must eradicate, usually targeted…

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Can Mushrooms Save the Bees?

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine US28 & UK30 The bees are dying and in massive numbers, a tragedy, given their importance to the ecosystem. It is estimated that one-third of the food that we consume daily relies on the pollination of honeybees. Globally, there are more of them than any other type…
September 16, 2019
Rich Hamilton

Farmer Offers Chance to Pick Your Own Hemp to Make CBD Medicine

A farm in Maine is offering people a unique opportunity; a chance to pick their own hemp from the fields to make their own CBD medicine. It’s a slight diversion from the more typical establishments that allow customers to pick their own strawberries, for example. And while Sheepscot General Store and Farm does that too,…
September 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Kitchen Gardens: The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow Indoors

You might be short on space, but that’s no excuse for not growing your own food! Here’s a list of the easiest fruits and vegetables to plant indoors. Herbs Herbs are the easiest and safest edible plant to grow indoors and are generally used to season foods with fresh kicks of flavor.  As long as…
September 11, 2019
Ricardo Elisiário

Illinois Valley Hemp: Growing Pains

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine US28 There are always a couple of things one can count on when starting a new project or endeavor.  The first is to expect the unexpected. The other is to realize that what can go wrong, typically will go wrong. There are times when we get lucky,…
September 9, 2019
Kyle L. Ladenburger

Thinking Ahead: 5 Tips For Helping The Garden Survive The Heat

There are many indications that climate change is upon us, and the crippling heat waves taking place across the globe is one of them. The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions says our days will only be getting hotter; if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t significantly reduced by midcentury, scientists expect 20 record highs for every…
September 6, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Farm To Table: Super-Detoxifying Beets

What’s not to love about beets? Easy to grow in the garden and nutritious to boot, these earthy beauties taste amazing cooked or roasted, pickled or raw. Better yet, they can be eaten from root to stem, making them incredibly versatile! Why they are good for you Beets are high in antioxidants and are natural…
September 4, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

How to Choose the Best Flower Pot

Many different materials are used to build our common flowerpots. The choice is plenty, and some of us doubt that we’ve chosen the type most suitable for our plants. Here’s a rundown of some of the containers out there to help you with your choice! Clay (Terracotta & Ceramic) Clay is one of the most…
August 29, 2019
Ricardo Elisiário

Gardening Offers Plenty of Physical Benefits Through Exercise

There’s no denying that gardens are great for us! From the proven mental health benefits to the many calories burned while getting our hands dirty, growing flowers or fruits and vegetables does both the mind and body some serious good. Mood boosters Many studies have found that gardening is good for our self-esteem and well-being,…
August 28, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Growing Nutritious Food Through Aquaponics

What if I told you there was a way that you could provide most of your nutritional needs from one single growing project? Would you think that it’s so hi-tech that it must be dependent on a controlled environment, chemicals and machinery, and inherently polluting?  What if I told you it’s been around for thousands…
August 23, 2019
Martyna Król

Important Notes You Should Be Keeping About Your Garden

We all strive to manage our gardens in a way that keeps us sane and our plants healthy, which is no easy task. But tracking our actions throughout the growing season can help us improve and yield greater results in the garden. Gardening, like most hobbies and crafts, is polished by practice. That’s why it’s…
August 21, 2019
Ricardo Elisiário

Ask a Tomato Expert: Q & A With Jason Johns

The Garden Culture team recently came across a book for anyone as intrigued by growing tomatoes as we are. It’s called Growing Tomatoes: Your Guide to Growing Delicious Tomatoes at Home. Who doesn’t want to grow beautiful tomatoes at home? So we had a chat with author Jason Johns to learn more. Happy reading! Why…
August 16, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Fresh Farmer’s Market Meals: Perfect Pesto

The growing season means fresher meals for many of us. Whether buying from a farmer’s market or harvesting from the home garden, make this perfect pesto today!  There’s no question my family and I eat healthier this time of year. Between the locally grown produce at the farmer’s market and the abundance of organic fruits…
August 14, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs