After my foray into the fun of twice-baked cauliflower a few weeks ago, I started wondering what else I could use cauliflower for. I truly feel that this is a …
Editor's note: This list of the best strawberries to grow in your garden is updated annually, based on ratings from the Burpee website. With most of our "best of" lists, there …
Let’s talk about fertilizer. When I bought my first home and decided I wanted to start my first garden (mostly in containers), I bought a lot of Miracle Grow potting …
I sometimes feel like a magician when I work on my compost pile. A few potato peels, a bell pepper core, and some coffee grounds go into the pile, and …
You've probably seen those Little Free Library stands around where you can borrow or leave a book. One near me has some fantastic books; the entire Harry Potter series was in there …
Mention heirloom vegetable plants and immediately we think of rich tomatoes, sweet corn, or bright purple carrots. The other thing that comes to mind is a garden full of vegetables …
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 …
When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and …
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 …
I know. Epigeal and hypogeal germination probably won't be the most riveting topic at your next backyard cocktail party. Hear me out, though, because plant science is pretty dang cool.
Mind …