Family gardening time can also be a great way to occupy the younger ones in our midst with important, but engaging tasks that keep them busy. Usually, this is also  …

As gardeners, there's no shortage of disappointments out there waiting to swoop in and ruin the enjoyment of your garden. Rabbits may eat your strawberries, seeds may never germinate, and  …

I'm not gonna lie; it's darn hot as I'm writing this. The heat index is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and my parsley is looking at me like, "C'mon, woman! Where's  …

When it comes to magnolias, the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) stands out from the crowd in one spectacular way: its timing. While many trees are still shaking off Winter's  …

A Pepper with Pedigree: The Origins of the Mighty Serrano When it comes to growing Serrano peppers, few chili varieties offer the same balance of heat, flavor, and productivity. The Serrano  …

When most people think of gardening, they envision a sprawling area with raised garden beds and trellises and neatly grown lettuces all in a row. However, some of the most  …

Like most gardeners, I do talk to my plants. The real question is—do I hear them talking back? And, well… I’m really not sure I’m ready to reveal the answer  …

It's no secret that fresh vegetables are good for you. It's also no secret that many of us don't have enough fresh veggies in our diets. I could leave it  …

I sometimes wish watering my vegetable garden (and folding laundry, and cleaning bathrooms) was as easy as an I Dream of Jeannie head-nod. (Am I dating myself?) It's not that  …

  Above clusters of heart-shaped leaves sprouting white scalloped-edged bells, climbing a bending stalk, a bumblebee bizzes into a top fresh blossom. Oh, Bee, what do you see? About the Author: Susan Griffith, a former librarian and college professor, lives,  …