Articles by Laura Logan

Green Beans

Green Beans

Green beans, also known as snap beans or string beans, are a popular vegetable in home gardens. With their tender pods, crisp texture, and fresh flavor, green beans are a  
Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are a popular vegetable for home gardeners, prized for their crisp texture and refreshing flavor. Whether enjoyed fresh in salads, pickled in sandwiches, or blended into chilled  
Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are one of the most versatile and popular vegetables in gardens and kitchens worldwide. With their vibrant colors, crisp texture, and sweet flavor, bell peppers are  
Tomatoes

Tomatoes

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) stands as a quintessential vegetable in the world of gardening, celebrated for its vibrant flavor, culinary versatility, and ease of cultivation.  
Cultivating the American Dream

Cultivating the American Dream

The history of vegetable gardens in America is a tapestry woven with threads of tradition, innovation, and resilience. From the earliest Native American agricultural practices to the modern urban gardening  
Cultivating Abundance

Cultivating Abundance

In the verdant tapestry of American culture, vegetable gardening stands as a timeless tradition, woven into the fabric of community, sustenance, and self-sufficiency.  
Sunflower Care Basics

Sunflower Care Basics

Sunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow—they need lots of sun and love the Summer heat. In fact, sunflowers “follow the sun” as the sun moves through the  
Sunflower Gardening Plant Hardiness Zones

Sunflower Gardening Plant Hardiness Zones

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are typically well-suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 1-11, with some variations in different species and varieties. These zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum Winter