Learn About Solutions Like Composting, Perennial Gardening, and Getting in Right Relationship with the Land. 

How do you plan for a winter harvest? Grow nutritious food across the seasons with these ideas. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by...

Delegate Responsibility Find out who can dedicate time to work in the garden. Generally, having one or two people oversee operations...

You may not know what to plant yet, but now is time to prep your worksite. After reaching consensus, you know where the garden will be....

Step four is to plan your garden! Take the time to make this garden fit your needs and be your own. Be as whimsical or practical as you...

Pool resources together to get your community garden off the ground as a group. Besides finding suitable plots, note who can provide...

Look for plots and places to garden, and that's step two. If you’re with a church, consider asking if there is a suitable spot on the...

Community gardening doesn't happen alone; ergo, step one is to find others who share the garden passion. Gauge interest and needs by...

What makes carbon dioxide a greenhouse gas? Let’s discuss how they work. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Peer reviewed by Dr. Bryan...

Photo by JonRichfield Silty soil looks gray and soapy. It's similar to clay and forms from sediment of watersheds. Silt sediment collects...

Photo by govindamadhava108 Sand feels gritty and drains well, but it lacks the nutrition plants need. Sand warms fast, but nutrients tend...

Photo by Nik Merkulov Peat feels spongey, damp, and looks dark brown. Peat retains water well but lacks the nutrition of compost. Very...

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Loamy soil is the gold standard. It mixes sand, silt, and clay in a way that combines their best...

Photo by paul mocan on Unsplash Clay soil is very sticky, clumps together when wet, and takes a red hue. Clay can be nutritious, but its...

Photo by EMJAY SMITH Pinpoint chalky soil by its larger, rocky pieces and its tendency to drain well, like sand. Like some places in East...

Companion plant and encourage friendship between your crops. Deter pests, improve soil quality, and boost yields with polyculture....

Grow Gardens not Conflict Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash Resist and fill urban spaces with the art...

When do you water your garden, and what are some clever ways to do so? Let’s find out. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Filip...

Read about my first foray into hydroponics. City dwellers may lack yards, but we can still garden. Grow herbs, food, and flowers in...

A minty, sage-like tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Kevin McIver Native to North America, indigenous tribes use this perennial herb for...