Frost Aster is a common Fall flower to grace seemingly every roadside ditch or any piece of unattended ground in Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Symphyotrichum pilosum, it grows

Does October, November, and December sound like gardening months to you? Well they should! While most people are raking leaves and winterizing their gardening tools, I’ll be out planting dozens

Short’s Aster is a perennial wildflower native to the Eastern United States. Scientifically known as Symphyotrichum shortii, it grows 1-4′ tall in full shade to partial sun, preferring to grow

Composting and making compost piles is often thought of as a Spring-Summer activity. Lots of fresh green materials are available, and that is also when most people are thinking about

Virigina Creeper is a woody vine native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Parthenocissus quinquefolia, it can grow upwards of 60′ climbing trees/structures, or as a ground cover in

In this guide I summarize the research and show you what temperature limits and durations are required to kill weed seeds.

What Are Gut Gummies? Gut gummies is a cute name for homemade gelatin/ fruit juice snack. Made from powdered gelatin and simple fruit juice (to give it some nice flavoring),

Meadow Blazing Star is a perennial flower native to the Upper Midwest and Central Canada. Scientifically known as Liatris ligulistylis, this flower is the number one plant for attracting Monarch

Crooked Stem Aster is a perennial flower native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Symphyotrichum prenanthoides, it will grow between 1-4′ tall in partial shade to full sun. Blooming

Shrimp shells can be composted in regular backyard compost piles or bins. They are rich in Nitrogen, and should be considered a green material. In addition to being quick to