Candy probably isn't what comes to mind when you think about a Spring garden poem. Daffodils? Tulips? Clover? Sure. But candy? Not so much. For that matter, what does candy  …

A Pepper with Pedigree: The Origins of the Mighty Serrano When it comes to growing Serrano peppers, few chili varieties offer the same balance of heat, flavor, and productivity. The Serrano  …

Confession time! Most of my houseplants are within 30 feet of my kitchen. I’m an absent-minded indoor plant waterer. If it’s not within 30 feet of my sink, there’s a  …

I admit it. I’m wrong. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of a greenhouse is the kind you see on farms or at a big flower  …

Hi! I'm Amanda, and I'd like to talk about the different types of vegetable seeds. Why? Well, why not? Seeds are tiny miracles. It's amazing to me that something the  …

Whether it's a grandmother's or mother's garden, the gardens we remember from childhood are almost always places we can return to in our minds to find a moment of peace  …

I might be biased, but if you live in an apartment, container gardening is an easy way to give your space some personality and flare (not to mention some free  …

There’s something undeniably magical about biting into a burger that hits every note—sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and juicy—yet still feels light enough for summer eating. That’s exactly what these caramelized onion  …

Ever looked at those curly little tendrils on your cucumber plants and thought, “What’s the big dill?” (Sorry, couldn’t resist that one!) Those spiral-shaped plant parts aren’t just nature’s version  …

Let’s face it – blackberry plants have commitment issues. Give them an inch, and they’ll take over your entire yard! One minute you’re dreaming of summer cobblers, and the next  …