The Garden That Slows Time October 21, 2025Jason Rider There’s a strange thing that happens as we grow older: the seasons seem to spin faster.Spring becomes summer in a blink; the weeks disappear into a blur of familiar routines....
Shovel from the Top Down October 17, 2025Jason Rider I recently redid my old paver patio and remembered how big jobs yield in layers — patience, rhythm, and gravity do more than brute force ever could (though necessary given my...
C-BITE: More Than Garden Clips — The World’s Most Amazing Single Element Building Brick October 07, 2025Jason Rider What if your gardening tool was also your child’s favorite building toy? C-BITE isn’t just a plant clip — it’s a robust, interlocking modular system that connects in dozens of...
From Fall Chaos to Compact Calm: How C-BITE Makes Garden Cleanup Effortless October 07, 2025Jason Rider By the time the tomatoes are tired and the chill hits the air, every gardener knows what comes next — cleanup season. But it doesn’t have to be chaos. The...
All Grievance, No Grace — And What the Garden Teaches September 23, 2025Jason Rider "All my hurts, a garden spade can heal." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Gardening in Uncertain Times: Finding Roots in the Soil September 22, 2025Jason Rider Whether it’s a pot of basil on a windowsill or a backyard bursting with pumpkins, gardening offers something deeply needed right now: grounding, resilience, and hope. In the soil, we...
Rescue, Reuse, and Reinvent: The Garden Stake Rescue Kit September 04, 2025Jason Rider Eco-friendly, budget-friendly plant support: rescue worn stakes, reduce waste, and build custom cages that grow with your garden.
Supporting Cannabis in the Final Stretch: Why Good Plant Support Matters and How C-BITEs Can Help September 01, 2025Jason Rider Don’t let heavy buds break your hard work - Strong support means bigger harvests—learn why late-season cannabis support is essential and how C-BITEs keep your crop standing tall.
The What and Why of Coated Steel Garden Stakes? August 30, 2025Jason Rider Coated steel garden stakes are strong, rust-resistant, and reusable. Paired with C-BITEs, they create flexible plant supports—Lime Green fits 3–4' stakes, while Tangerine and Incognito fit 5–6' stakes.
Gardening as Whimsy: Cultivating Joy, Wonder, and Connection August 29, 2025Jason Rider Step into a garden, and you’re stepping into possibility. A patch of soil, a handful of seeds, a little sunshine, and suddenly you’re in conversation with the universe. Gardening is...
The Critical Moment: Why Plant Support Matters Most Right Now August 29, 2025Jason Rider This is the time of year when gardens reach their tipping point. Plants that started as small seedlings are now full of life, heavy with fruit, vegetables, and blossoms. Growth...
🌿 Outgrowing the Cage? Support Your Garden Through Every Stage June 25, 2025Morgan Rider Mid-season growth can leave gardeners scrambling when plants like indeterminate tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans outgrow their original supports. This post walks gardeners through how to reinforce and extend plant supports...
