Ah… the English vegetable garden. Maybe I’ve watched too many British television shows, but I picture an English vegetable garden as a place to take my afternoon tea with a  …

A backyard meditation probably makes you think of a quiet moment, with the sun shining overhead, the songs of finches and orioles setting the mood, and soft grass underneath your  …

I know you've always imagined it: snow is piling up outside your window, the heating bill is climbing, and you’re already dreaming of Spring. Then you walk into your living  …

Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to  …

If you've ever bought produce at the grocery store, it's probably a guarantee that you went home with hybrid vegetables. If you frequent your farmers' market, you may very well  …

If you planted basil this year, it probably seemed like it took a month to establish, then all of a sudden you’re in pesto heaven. But how much pesto can  …

As a passionate flower gardener with a penchant for poetry, I've often found myself pondering words that rhyme with plants while tending to my beloved blooms. It's a peculiar habit,  …

When planning your pumpkins for fall, it's easy to get wrapped up in deciding on size, taste, and how much space they’ll need in your garden. With so many varieties  …

Have you ever left your garden unattended to go on a quick getaway by yourself, with your friends, or with your family? Maybe you want to be spontaneous and go  …

I love cooking with fresh herbs. There’s nothing like the smell of chopped basil or the aroma of crushed thyme to get me in the zone to cook. That’s easy  …