You planted a tree two years ago. You watered it, you looked after it, and … I Planted a Tree Two Years Ago and It Is Not GrowingRead more
My Vegetable Garden Produces Less Every Year
Every year your vegetable patch gives you a little less. Smaller tomatoes. Fewer beans. Plants that … My Vegetable Garden Produces Less Every YearRead more
I Dug Up My Garden and the Soil Looks Grey and Dead
Grey, dusty soil with no worms in it is not dead. It is just very hungry. … I Dug Up My Garden and the Soil Looks Grey and DeadRead more
Is Pollution Affecting My Garden?
I spent a growing season measuring how plants respond to air pollution, running an experiment where … Is Pollution Affecting My Garden?Read more
Is Burning Wood Really Better for the Environment Than Gas?
Wood feels like the greener choice. It is natural, renewable, and grows back, while … Is Burning Wood Really Better for the Environment Than Gas?Read more
How to Tell If Your Firewood Is Really Seasoned
You paid for “seasoned” firewood… So why does it hiss, steam, and smoke instead of … How to Tell If Your Firewood Is Really SeasonedRead more
How Air Pollution Changes the Wood Trees Make
I spent a full growing season measuring how trees grew under environmental stress, and … How Air Pollution Changes the Wood Trees MakeRead more
Firewood Moisture Meters: Which One to Buy and How to Use It
Ever bought “seasoned” firewood, got it home, and watched it hiss and smoke instead of burn? … Firewood Moisture Meters: Which One to Buy and How to Use ItRead more
What Is the Best Firewood for Heat
Oak, ash, birch, pine, which of them will truly warm your house, and does the label … What Is the Best Firewood for HeatRead more
My Eyes and Throat Sting on Hot Sunny Days in the Garden
Why would your eyes and throat sting in a quiet garden far from any traffic, … My Eyes and Throat Sting on Hot Sunny Days in the GardenRead more
