Editorial Contributor
Sarah writes the gardening and houseplant guides here — seasonal tasks, soil and watering, planting ideas, and the ordinary problems that come up between spring and frost.
12 articles on Cozy Green Nook, mostly on organic vegetable gardening, houseplant care, soil management.
Orchids don't rebloom by accident—they respond to precise environmental triggers. Learn the light and temperature shifts needed to push out brand-new spikes on Phalaenopsis.
A pragmatic summer garden guide focused on adjusting watering, applying mulch correctly, monitoring pests, and transitioning toward fall crops.
7 HOA-Friendly Front Yard Upgrades That Can Help Reduce Water Use. Learn about upgrades that satisfy committees and practical steps to reduce consumption.
Here are seven plants that may help make outdoor areas less attractive to mosquitoes, along with practical placement tips.
A practical guide to starting an apartment herb garden: assessing light, choosing the right herbs, layering drainage, watering, and fertilizing without fuss.
Composting turns kitchen scraps and yard waste into the best soil amendment money can't buy. Here is how to start a pile that yields results.
A modern, pollinator-friendly approach to fall cleanup that prevents disease, protects overwintering wildlife, and sets next spring up for a strong start.
Common gardening mistakes that can cause problems each season, and the simple fix for each.
Forget the calendar. Learn the finger test, the pot-weight trick, and the light-based watering rhythm that keeps houseplants alive for years.
Which mulch to use where, how much to apply, and the common mistakes that starve or drown plants.
Everything a first-year gardener actually needs to know to grow real food this season, without the overwhelm.
Twelve houseplants that hold up in dark apartments, north-facing windowsills, and shaded corners.