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  …

Nestled about 120 miles away from our humble abode is an old house with a tale as delightful as its gardens. Enter Carlson, a sprightly lad with a penchant for  …

September always feels like the garden’s grand finale–a month when everything I’ve nurtured since spring finally reaches its crescendo. My counters are overflowing with tomatoes in every stage of ripeness,  …

Lightly the fine brush traces, faintly the supple hairs draw. The upturned leaves, sketched in a freehand style, coil like wisps of smoke about the stems. Yellow heads peak behind  …