14+ hour, 27+ min ago   (224+ words) You may have packets of leftover seeds from last year that you would like to sow this year. Rubbing the outside of the packet to determine how many seeds are inside can damage the protective seed coats, reducing germination. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (664+ words) Every winter, on a mild day, I watch the same ritual. Rakes come out, leaf blowers hum, bags fill up, and yards get "cleaned" down to bare soil. It may feel productive, but it removes the leaf blanket that insulates…...