The Christmas season is upon us, a time of insufferable music, delectable baked goods, and the making of lists. Since I swore off lists...

"Why does no one speak of the cultural advantages of the country? For example, is a well groomed, ecologically kept, sustainably fertile...

I love the idea of canning vegetables, but I just don't have the time. Let me repeat that: I don't have the time. That advice about how...

No, not the social and economic demographic you probably belong to. I'm referring to the plant middle class. In my garden I have plants...

Here at Turtle Paradise we acknowledge that the 70's was the best decade ever. However, a lot of great stuff came out of the 80's too,...

If you have the space, a wonderful method to suppress weeds and build soil is using wood chips. Call your local tree service to find out...

Gosh, I love lists. Apparently lots of people do, judging from the top 10 lists that are ubiquitous. The creative ones among us branch...

It's getting close to December and the Ohio landscape is looking pretty barren. The oaks still have a few brown and shriveled leaves...

All the best stuff came out of the 1970s. For example the delightful book on gnomes written by Will Huygen and illustrated by Rien...

Wait! I don't love weeds, I hate them. Or I hate most of them. Some I don't mind so much. Some I hate, but I love pulling them and using...

When I write about turning my little spot of ground into paradise, I don't mean just paradise for me and the other humans that live here....

When I've had success on a project I get really excited and want to tell everybody about it so they can share my success. My methods...

Restoring damaged and nonfunctioning ecosytems to a condition that works for plants, humans and nonhuman animals is the great challenge...

This photograph shows off my Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo), the hardiest of the bananas, which is thriving in zone 6 here in Ohio....

It's pretty easy to make gardens, yards, and small spaces into spots that are welcoming to wildlife while continuing to produce food,...

As someone who spends significant time reading about agriculture, and practicing it as much as I am able, I'm often surprised at...

More on edges, that's how important they are. They increase species diversity in your garden, as well as absolute numbers of fauna. And...

When you're getting ready to start a big project, it's a good idea to get something down on paper. This will help you clarify your goals,...

It's always a great time to plan for future garden areas. The more time you give yourself to prepare, the less work you will do. The most...

It's the place where different things meet. It's where exciting things happen. It's a place of abundance and activity. It's good to...