Erica Vaughn

Most people picture gardening as peaceful, hands in the dirt, birds chirping, maybe a breeze going through the trees. And sure, sometimes it really is …

Before there were pharmacies on every corner, Americans relied on what grew wild in their own backyards. Many of the so-called “weeds” we yank out …

In today’s world of mass-produced food and genetically uniform crops, it’s easy to forget that not so long ago, families grew and passed down seeds …

Long before garden centers and online seed catalogs, Native American communities cultivated gardens filled with plants that nourished, healed, and sustained entire nations. These weren’t …

When temperatures rise and most of your garden looks like it’s begging for mercy, some flowers are just getting started. These heat-tolerant blooms don’t just …

If you’re like most of us, you probably toss your used coffee grounds straight into the trash—or maybe the compost. But what if we told …

Growing herbs sounds simple enough, until one decides to take over the whole container, raised bed, or garden path. Some herbs spread faster than you’d …

Some plants have a way of fooling you. They sit quietly in their pot or flower bed, looking sweet and manageable, until one day you …

Just when you think your garden is starting to fade, late-summer flowers step in to steal the show. These vibrant bloomers thrive in heat, resist …

There’s something timeless—and powerful—about growing your own healing herbs. These plants have been used for centuries to treat everything from headaches and indigestion to stress …