While I love many tomatoes – I’ve grown over 100 varieties on my Seattle city lot in a season – heart-shaped tomatoes hold a special spot in my affections. They  …

It is a real bummer to walk to your garden on a summer afternoon and find sun-scorched plants wilting away in the heat. You've tested your soil, and you even  …

I'd be lying if I said this one didn't make me a little weepy. Here I was just minding my own business, paging through GreenPrints, when I stumbled upon this  …

I’ll be blunt; if you enjoy cooking, you owe it to yourself to have a garden. I realize not everyone has the space for a big garden in the backyard.  …

I've always been fascinated by the beauty and importance of butterflies in our gardens. These creatures add a touch of color and movement to our outdoor spaces and play a  …

There's something about a hanging vegetable arbor that turns a garden into a magical hideaway where you can breathe deep and enjoy nature. In a way, I suppose that's true,  …

I’ll be the first to admit that I have an overwatered plant or two in my garden every year. It’s not so bad now, but my indoor plants used to  …

In the vibrant tapestry of a garden, bugs play an essential role, both as pollinators and sometimes as unwelcome guests. Gardening poems about bugs capture the delicate dance between these  …

What's the right size for raised garden beds? That's a great question! The answer? Well, it's not complicated, but it does take some consideration.  Of the many wonderful aspects of a  …

One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers  …