I love avocados. I also live in New England. That means if I have any hope of plucking ripe avocados from a tree, I need to think about growing avocados  …

I'll be the first to admit that I planted many a garden without soil sample testing. Looking back, that probably explains a lot. The poor production, wilting, stunted growth, and  …

Can we talk for a minute not just about how to make fermented vegetables, but also what it is and why it's a good move?  If you remember way back to  …

I love smoothies. And if you live in a warm enough place and have enough outdoor space, you can pretty easily grow a smoothie garden with all the fruits and  …

What goals do you have for the coming months or the entire year? One of mine is to try new varieties of herbs, fruits, and vegetables, whether in my garden  …

Dropping temperatures, frigid nights, and short days can only mean one thing! It's time to start thinking about how to design a garden layout. Wait! Don't go! This isn't as  …

I love birthdays, holidays, special occasions, celebrations, dinner parties, and pretty much any other reason to enjoy a time of celebrating with friends or family members. The only issue is  …

Okay, maybe learning how to fertilize container vegetables isn't the best-kept secret in gardening, but for years it sure as heck felt like it. I can't begin to tell you  …

The idea of growing your own food year-round is appealing. I don't mind going to the grocery store, but I also don't know how much I'd miss it if I  …

One of my favorite moments in the depths of winter is when I can start my seeds. That's the instant in time when the countdown begins. I know that soon  …