Cynthia, Author at Digging In The Garden

Why Gardeners Scatter Black Pepper Around Plants (It Actually Works)

Every gardener has that one “grandma trick” they swear by. Some folks use crushed eggshells, some bury rusty nails (don’t

If you’ve ever walked past a patch of hyssop in full bloom, you know the smell hits you first—kind of

Okay, so I’m just going to say it: cardboard might look like trash sitting next to your recycle bin, but

If your indoor plants look like they’ve been through emotional damage—crispy edges, pale leaves, droopy stems—there’s a good chance the

If you’ve ever looked at your jade plant and thought, “Man… imagine if I could turn just one leaf into

If you’ve been gardening long enough, you already know plants have personalities. Some are generous, some are dramatic, and some

If you’ve ever owned a Christmas cactus, you already know how dramatic this plant can be. One year it’s full

Why Two Simple Nails Can Fix Yellowing Leaves Better Than Fertilizer If you’ve been hanging around plant folks long enough,

If you’ve ever brushed past a lavender plant on a warm day, you know that feeling — the scent hits

Why Gardeners Hang Pinecones in Mesh Bags (And Why I Started Doing It Too) If you’ve ever wandered into an