5 Mistakes to Avoid When Adding Manure to Garden Beds
I might be dating myself here, but anytime I think about adding manure to garden beds, I have a vision of the scene from Back to the Future. You know …
About Amanda MacArthur
Amanda MacArthur is Senior Editor & Producer for Food Gardening Network and GreenPrints. She is responsible for generating all daily content and managing distribution across web, email, and social. In her producer role, she plans, edits, and deploys all video content for guides, magazine issues, and daily tips. As a best-selling cookbook author, Amanda cooks using ingredients from her outdoor gardens in the summer and from her indoor hydroponic garden in the winter.
Articles by Amanda MacArthur
Pretty in Pink: Hydrangeas vs. the Dirt
When it comes to hydrangeas, there's one secret that many new gardeners aren't aware of: you can actually change the color of your hydrangea blooms, specifically to achieve those stunning …
7 Tips for Preparing Clay Soil for Planting Vegetables
I'll admit that part of the joy of gardening is having a good excuse to play in the dirt. As adults, we don't get to do that very much, but …
The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy
There’s nothing like the fragrance of fresh herbs in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they …
10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs
When I think of deer-resistant vegetables, it’s usually a cartoon that comes to mind. I can picture little veggies with shields and swords trying to ward off a herd of …
The Easiest Vegetables to Grow in New England
I live in New England, and I love having four distinct seasons, even if winter is a bit longer than I’d like. If you’re reading this based on the title, …
Some Gardening Mishaps Have Happy Endings
If there's one thing we should know about gardening, it's that we have to have patience. Our hard work may take weeks, months, even years to produce the results we …
Why Rhubarb Leaves are Toxic and What to Do with Them
While many gardeners swoon over rhubarb's ruby-red stalks and dream of homemade pies, this popular perennial comes with a catch that gives some of us pause. Sure, those tart stems …
Why Hilling Potatoes Leads to Better Yields
Ever peeked beneath a potato plant and wondered how those humble spuds actually form? Unlike the carrots and radishes in your garden that grow from a single taproot, potatoes have …
The Best Way to Thin Carrots for Healthy Root Growth
Ask any carrot grower about their first harvest, and you'll likely hear tales of twisted, tangled, or stumpy roots that looked nothing like those perfect grocery store carrots. The secret …
