I've heard many a renter lament — "If only I had a sunny spot to garden." But you don't need full sun to garden. At my last apartment I had a lush, beautiful green space that was deeply shaded by the patios above. It was actually my favorite apartment garden so far, a cool, peaceful retreat in the middle of the city. 

Bring the spring inside with some house plants. Not only will the pretty greenery bring a bit of life to your décor, it will also make your home healthier by working as a natural air purifier. And if basic garden-variety houseplants aren’t really your thing check out these unique picks.

There are plenty of ways to help kids plant an edible garden, make a fairy house, build a fort, etc. And they are more than capable of figuring out things for themselves as well. But I remember how happy kits made me when I was a kid... 

Last week I talked about design dilemmas common with the quintessential rectangular urban yard, and space (or should I say, lack thereof), is usually at the top of the list. From inspiration to DIY's, tips on products available on the market and where to source them — this post will surely have you dreaming up new ways to best utilize a small footprint in the garden.

With the weather warming up, it's time to put those seeds in the ground while spring is in full swing... if only you could remember what to plant when. 

For years Etsy has dominated the web as the go-to source for small business, handmade, unique and one-of-a-kind goods. But to say the site's number of options can be overwhelming would be an understatement. To help streamline the search for eco-friendly and natural goods, a new website has popped up, Eco Market, which has branded itself as the "Etsy for Eco." The online retailer has focused not just on handmade, but the story behind the product — the who, what and why behind every item and business featured on the site.

If you're lucky enough to have outdoor space where you live, now is a great time to start thinking about planting a vegetable garden. Cheap, sustainable and just good fun, gardening is great for everyone. 

These simple DIYs are a great way to enhance your backyard, patio or window nook, without spending an arm and a leg on pots. Your flower pots will look pretty, even in the off season when your plants aren’t quite as sprightly.

Spring is here and I am ready to sprout some landscaping ideas for my yard. The only problem is that I am a virgin landscaper and don't feel that I have a good idea what works and where to start.