Parsnip burns? That's right. Did you know you can get third-degree burns from a weed that's commonly found in most gardens across America? Last month, I was weeding my (admittedly very overgrown) garden. I wasn't wearing gloves, but I wasn't...

Sounds pretty pointless, doesn't it? Planting a tree for the sole purpose of chopping it down. It seems even more ridiculous when I tell you that the tree--called a black locust--grows incredibly fast, too. Why would anybody chop down a perfectly...

So one of your tomatoes went soggy or moldy before you could eat it? Bummer. But wait! Don't throw it away! What if I told you it's ridiculously easy to GROW a whole BUNCH of tomato plants from just a few...

Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you've heard it's tricky to get right. I understand--nobody wants a stinky mess out back that will draw vermin, or worse! However, nobody wants to shell out for fancy compost drums...

Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and you might be wondering what the deal really is, anyway. It was only created in 1970, in a social climate of increasing focus on the ills of modern living and how...

Spring is in full swing here in the Southern United States! Every big-box store is rolling out lovely new transplants in biodegradable pots. The glossy seed packet displays they've got up will make anyone eager to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons and...