Linda Ly
Linda Ly runs the award-winning blog Garden Betty, which chronicles her adventures in the dirt and on the road. From her South Bay abode, she shares farm-to-fork recipes, raises backyard chickens, bakes bread and makes jam and still finds time to surf or snowboard or kayak or climb-depending on the season. (So many reasons to love SoCal!) She has been featured in Country Living, HGTV, and Los Angeles Times. Her first book, The CSA Cookbook, was released in March 2015 by Voyageur Press.
Fresh citrus is highly versatile and non-toxic as a household cleaner.
Instead of giving more water to that thirsty lawn, get rid of it completely.
A good pair of garden pruners is a worthy investment.
Truth: You don't need a whole arsenal of hand tools to be a great gardener.
These tips and tricks will make your garden chores a breeze.
Mulch will keep your garden happy and healthy, especially over the summer.
You have to consider where they're going to eat, sleep, play, and poop.
Seed catalogs and seed banks are treasure troves of exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Before you dig your first hole or sow your first seed, here are ten things to consider for first-time garden success.
If you're looking into backyard chickens, make sure you have enough space.
A Lompoc farm will deliver eggs to your door, or chickens and a pen.
You can easily reuse what you already have to get seeds started.