With the start of November, the countdown begins to a holiday season we hope will be merry, with lights, music, great grub and real-time visits with the people we love (fingers crossed or, more ...

As a master gardener and herbalist, I work with nature in my gardening practices. I don’t use chemicals. I follow permaculture principles, aiming to be in harmony with Mother Nature as much as ...

It has been a long winter on the East Coast. For many gardeners, it is finally time to get back outside, sow seeds, plant flowers, and get our hands in the soil. With this time of year comes a sigh of ...

Digging holes can be a workout and mood booster all rolled into one. By Dana G. Smith Dana Smith reported this story from Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, ...

Beyond the fruits (and flowers and vegetables) of your labor, the perks of working in the dirt go far beyond the harvest. Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to ...