Even though we still have time before being out in the garden with the warm sun on our backs, there are plenty of ...

Layering, or “top dressing,” garden soil with 2 inches of compost will add nutrients, often reducing or even eliminating the need for supplemental fertilizer. A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch ...

The Elizabeth Street Garden was featured in the 2023 book New York Green by acclaimed writer and photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you so ...

Specific microclimate conditions in your garden or landscape, such as full sun or shady locations, may mean that actual growing degree days may be slightly different than the number accumulated in ...

If you want to have fruitful, relatively fuss-free crops, there are a few steps to take to set you up for the rest of the year. Resident permaculture expert Kath Irvine shares some tips and tricks for ...

In Kitchen Garden Living, author Bailey Van Tassel gives you all the necessary steps to get your new garden started -- and holds your hand all the way through to harvest. The lessons found here are ...