gardening

I'm having problems with yellow aphids on swamp milkweed (Asclepias). There are hundreds on one plant. I bought some insecticdal soap pre-made at the store and sprayed them yesterday. I haven't seen any changes yet. How long does it take to work? Thanks!

This is just my opinion on what things will help us get to the new earth. There have been concepts such as separation, separation from materialism, from the old earth, and from old assumptions, but how do we separate and get to the new earth? Or do we simply make the new earth ourselves? Why...

These are historical gardens from Hovelsrud Farm on Helgøya Island in Hedmark, Norway. They’ve recreated gardens to closely match how things used to be over 150 years ago—it’s the only one of its kind. Hovelsrud's been awarded EU’s Prize for Cultural Heritage. The farm's hostess can take you on...

This was the Garden of Eden in New York, it was designed and maintained by environmentalist and urban gardening pioneer, Adam Purple (bottom left). At the time it spanned 15,000-square-feet amid the ruins of the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Purple died in 2015; the New York times has an...

transients.info submitted a new article. 5 Steps to Spring and Autumn Garden Cleanup By Ann Katelyn, guest writer for transients.info: Spring is the season when plants wake up from their dormancy to resume active growth. Thus, your garden must be well-prepared to accommodate new growth among...

transients.info submitted a new article. A Guide to Using Plants Resistant to Fire and Strong Winds By Ann Katelyn, guest writer for transients.info Landscaping is not only meant to create an aesthetically impressive area in one’s property. While the visual allure of one’s yard is a great...

(Image credit Natural Blaze http://www.naturalblaze.com/tag/permaculture) What is permaculture you ask? A simple definition from Google says it is "the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. I tend to save the most interesting articles to read...

Have you ever wanted to remove those weeds without breaking your back or using harmful chemicals? Many of us love to garden, grow our own food, and just keep a green space to relax. Well that also means weeds. Some people don't mind them but most would rather them not take over. Pulling...

I just saw this fantastic video about a very creative couple who built their own home and gardens on an artificial island! Talk about a hidden little paradise...