Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

A greenhouse is any structure used to grow plants in a controlled environment. The clear roof and sides allow sunlight in for ...

Another week has passed, gardeners, and according to the Farmer's Almanac, the autumn season officially started on September 22, 2024. This suggests cooler temperatures are near! Last week, we ended ...

For some people, the perfect backyard oasis is a gorgeous DIY patio where they can sit and relax on evenings and weekends. For others, it's a quiet corner where they can tend to their plants. If ...

Our three Ameraucana hens needed a new, larger coop. I wanted a greenhouse with a sink, so my neighbor, Shawn Thompson, an excellent carpenter and all-around handyman, designed and built my chicken ...

Gardening isn’t just for homeowners with acres of land. Whether you live in an apartment or have just a small plot of land to work with, there are options for every gardener. From growing herbs in ...

Remember the mid-1970s television commercial for Chiffon Margarine? The tagline was, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” Well, gardeners have found at least one way to outsmart her – by extending a ...

Planting the first vegetables, flowers, or shrubs of spring marks a new year of gardening, but growing plants in a greenhouse can mean that season never has to end. Whether heated or unheated, a ...

This summer I was lucky enough to teach courses in bio-inspired design at Schumacher College in Devon, England, and the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. At both institutions I saw what I think ...