Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

As I was setting up my grow lights and heat mats last week in preparation for sowing seeds, I was struck by the neatly stacked pile of old plastic pots lurking in the corner of my shed. I reuse pots, ...

Gardening is a creative and engaging experience, and its rewards are plentiful when you look around at your beautiful yard -- whether you plant gorgeous yellow-flowering climbing plants for ...