Christy favors fruit gardening, including berries, although they are often shared with the local wildlife. Her favorite “garden” is her fairy garden that she adds to each year.
Pears are temperate-climate fruit trees that thrive in USDA Zones 4 through 8, depending on the variety.
European pears (like Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou) prefer Zones 5–7.
Asian pears (the …
As a little girl, my heart danced with the anticipation of Spring's arrival, heralded by the sweet scent of blooming flowers. While others longed for the warmth of Summer, my …
Here in the Northeast, November is a month of letting go–and holding on. The outdoor garden is winding down, frost has settled in for the season, and I’m tucking my …
At first glance, gardening seems simple enough—dig, plant, water, wait. But anyone who’s ever knelt in the dirt knows better. Gardening is less a tidy pastime and more an ongoing …
There are several things that signal Autumn to me…colorful leaves tumbling down, brisk mornings that nip at your cheeks, fresh apples in every market, and pumpkins stacked high. As soon …
To quote a beloved author, "It was the wettest of springs, it was the coldest of springs." This observation perfectly encapsulates my gardening journey this year. Delaying my planting until …
Welcome to the October 2025 issue of Food Gardening Magazine! Here in the Northeast where I live, October is pure magic–the kind of month that makes you want to spend …
Amid tall skyscrapers and urban lifestyle, Rooted Harmony uncovers a tale of a small community that embarks on a journey to protect and rediscover forgotten community gardens. Chris is a …
As October sweeps in with its cooler temperatures and that distinct nip in the air, I know it’s time to say goodbye to my Summer companions—the hummingbirds. The shift happens …
Bud upon bud of flowers, roses, and I
can only wander, can only rake
my hands along the thorns, my heart
heavy within me,
a reddening of flesh
dripping of blood, the physical pain matching
what …
