Forget the standard green blocky bell pepper–today’s gardeners are rediscovering the dazzling world of heirloom peppers, where fruits can be deep violet, striped like a carnival tent, or shaped like …
Most gardeners fixate on the treasure under the soil–the tubers–while the plant’s modest, starry flowers get barely a nod. But those lavender-white blossoms aren’t just decoration; they’re status updates from …
Every time you toss carrot greens into the trash or compost bin without a second thought, you’re discarding what might be the most nutritious part of your harvest. Those feathery, …
I'll never forget that morning, my daughter came running in from outside, yelling that I needed to come look at the tomatoes, which I'd neglected for the past week. What …
Hard to believe that just 150 years ago, American orchards grew over 2,800 named apple varieties. Today, we've lost roughly 86% of those historic cultivars—a staggering disappearance that would make …
You've likely come across Botrytis rot, otherwise known as gray mold, on your fruits, vegetables, or other plants at some point. In cool, damp conditions, the fungus Botrytis cinerea can spread quickly …
Droopy under-watered plants, yellow over-watered plants, is there any balance when it comes to gardening? Basil, my most beloved herb, is notoriously famous for telling me that I love it …
Rabbits are the most adorable little critters. They twitch their little noses and hop around, making the world around them seem like an idyllic meadow, even if you’re in an …
I know the feeling. You're excited about your compost pile; you've tried to keep the mix right between browns and greens. Finally, you're ready to get some finished compost and …
Did you know that a festival in Buñol, Spain, called La Tomatina is one big tomato fight, meant entirely for the fun and joy of throwing tomatoes at one another? …
