Wise gardeners know that herbs make excellent companion plants. And any gardener who enjoys cooking will surely have culinary herbs among their vegetables each year. But many folks don’t realize …

Crunchy, tangy capers are a staple in Mediterranean dishes. These tiny buds pack a flavorful punch and go great in everything from seafood to the classic chicken piccata. Normally, there’s …

Wise tomato growers know the best way to plant tomatoes is sideways, by trenching them or burying almost the entire plant. But what if I told you there’s something you …

This piece was updated on 8/28/2023 to include photos of the harvested garlic from the cloves planted in the spring. In the book of Germinations, it doth say, “Woe to …

Every winter, there comes a point where you bundle up tightly, head outdoors, and it hits you, right in the face – that little whiff of spring. Instead of bitter …

When it comes to daffodils, most of us think about planting bulbs in the fall. We rarely think about growing daffodils from seed. Yet each spring, daffodils grow seed pods …

I’m sure we can all agree that summer flowers are beautiful. And it’s hard to top the jewel tones of mums in the fall. But there’s something about those first …

If you’re considering planting fennel in your garden this year, you should probably reconsider. Even though every part of the plant is edible and delicious, planting fennel in your garden …

Getting baby chicks is so much fun. Those fuzzy balls of fluff have a way of melting even the chilliest of hearts, and before you know it, you’re completely attached …

As any seasoned weed-puller knows, keeping on top of weedy growth in the lawn and garden is a never-ending grind. Some weeds are easy, yank them up once and they’re …

After a long, dreary winter, there’s nothing like the visual shock of yellow splashed throughout a dull landscape. Daffodils seem to be the very definition of happy, bringing an end …

Often, social media gets a bad rep. And it’s usually warranted. But one of my favorite things about social media is the ability to share ideas that make life easier. …

It happens every spring. Before everything bursts with green, the view from your window is a sea of brown grass. But what are those areas of yellow-green stuff? A walk …

Water and air are essential to all life on earth. The cleaner they are, the healthier and happier we’ll be. That’s something we can all agree on. While we may …

It is officially spring when little yellow flowers begin to pop up in the thousands, turning every lawn into a star-studded carpet worthy of applause. Not everyone thinks the same …

The climes, they are a-changin’. Depending on where you live, winters might be trending milder or chillier. Frost dates, once fairly accurate, are shifting. The arrival of fool’s spring wakes …

When you think of spring flowers, I’ll bet daffodils immediately come to mind. It’s no surprise. With their pop of bright yellow after a dreary winter, they’re the perfect mascot …

Gardening comes with a lot of anecdotal wisdom, and not all of it works. However, one bit of gardening advice that’s proven to work time and again is to plant …

Year after year, gardeners head out to their vegetable patch to start another growing season equipped with tools, seed packets and assorted seedlings. So often, though, they lack one of …

Have you ever noticed how we tend to keep our gardening segregated? Veggies go in one bed, and flowers go in another. Oh sure, we might plant the odd marigold …

Can you automatically recall, with a shiver down your spine, the sound of an object flying straight into your living room window? The thud, followed by the drop, and the …

Polytunnel, hoop house, row cover – whatever you want to call it, they’re dead useful in the garden. There are plenty of benefits to be gained by adding a polytunnel …

Would you be shocked if I told you tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable in the world? Yeah, I didn’t think so; it’s no surprise here, either. What is …

Gardening at home can be challenging if you lack a lush lawn to transform into a planting space. A yard filled with concrete can pose its challenges for growing food, …