I made pickles as a coping strategy. Years later, I learned that preserving food also requires honesty—and a little math.

In the garden, the answer depends on what you’re trying to do with it.

A personal look at watering the garden with simple drip irrigation—no more hose wrestling.

From a well-worn grid notebook to a thoughtfully designed app, this article explores how garden planning evolves—and how the right tools can grow with you.