Like many things in life, success in gardening is all about timing. Plant your tomatoes in October and it’s unlikely you’ll have much to show for your work. When it  …

Salads–the unsung heroes of every potluck–are finally stepping into the spotlight, daring you to trade the tired side dish for bold main‑event energy. These five fresh creations prove that tossing  …

The hills are alive with the sound of…growing vegetables? You may think that living on a hillside is a disadvantage when it comes to outdoor gardening. But there are different  …

There's something special about growing pounds and pounds of your favorite vegetables. It makes every meal feel like a celebration when you have heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, crunchy cucumbers, and  …

Let me kick off with your first pineapple fact of the day: Did you know that pineapples were once such a prized possession that people would rent them to display  …

Let me tell you a secret about how I accidentally became a flower person. For years, I was strictly a vegetable gardener - the kind who smugly insisted that if  …

My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me  …

I've learned a lot about hummingbirds in the garden over the years. I've learned that they are not only incredibly beautiful creatures, but that they are also quite delicate. I've  …

Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it  …

There’s nothing like walking to your garden and getting your shoe stuck in the mud. That goopy sound it makes (is goopy a sound?) tells you that there’s way too  …