I can't promise you won't break a sweat, especially in hot, humid climates, but "no dig" gardening is much easier than dragging out the shovel to turn the soil and get your garden ready for planting.

The beds function more like a shared plant community than a carefully separated layout.

Digging can sometimes play a role in improving a site's resilience and utility. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She ...

In school, most people learned that gardening involved planting a seed in soil, making sure it had the right amount of water and sunlight, and watching it grow. Of course, there’s a lot more to it ...

Gardening is a hobby, a way of providing food to the community, a profession and a fantastic way to fill the pantry. But not all gardening is created equal when it comes to sustainability. One voice ...

It's the season of peak harvests, meaning also beds coming empty, with opportunities to re-sow and re-plant. July is the peak ...

Charles Dowding, a longtime proponent, insists that it’s not only easier than what you’re doing now, but it actually works. Here’s how. By Margaret Roach While many of us will soon be out there making ...

She had switched to a no dig gardening method after reading about healthier soil, but most people in the neighborhood thought ...

OF ALL my garden tools, the one I have used most must be my trusty spade, a lovely small and light one with a comfortable wooden handle. But recently, it has been getting less action because I have ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A post shared by Parker Farm (@parkerfarm_pl) If you’ve had success with traditional gardening in the past, you might be hesitant ...

"No dig" gardening is a system of layering organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil ready for planting. A "no dig" garden area should be prepared several weeks before you are ready to sow seeds ...