Farmers live by the seasons, as do gardeners. And I like to polish my spectacles and dig deep into gardening science, testing my soil and measuring frost dates, sure, but  …

When fall arrives, many people think of winding down their gardens, but this is the perfect time to give your outdoor space a whole new personality. A fall garden makeover  …

I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around  …

If we think very much about the elements in our garden, it's most likely the nitrogen (N), phosphorous (K), and potassium (P) in our fertilizer. I might throw H2O in  …

The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs  …

Ah… the English vegetable garden. Maybe I’ve watched too many British television shows, but I picture an English vegetable garden as a place to take my afternoon tea with a  …

A backyard meditation probably makes you think of a quiet moment, with the sun shining overhead, the songs of finches and orioles setting the mood, and soft grass underneath your  …

If you planted basil this year, it probably seemed like it took a month to establish, then all of a sudden you’re in pesto heaven. But how much pesto can  …

As a passionate flower gardener with a penchant for poetry, I've often found myself pondering words that rhyme with plants while tending to my beloved blooms. It's a peculiar habit,  …

When planning your pumpkins for fall, it's easy to get wrapped up in deciding on size, taste, and how much space they’ll need in your garden. With so many varieties  …