It’s usually after the third or fourth big snowstorm that I start sketching out my garden design for the spring. If I’m being extra nerdy, I’ll even bust out the  …

I’ll be the first to admit that I love potatoes. They’re so versatile in the kitchen; you can roast them, mash them, bake them, make chips, potato salad, potato pancakes,  …

Way back in 1961, a gentleman by the name of Ernie K. Doe recorded a hit song called Mother in Law. The lyrics, in part, refer to the singer's mother  …

I love a good garden joke. Why doesn’t Elton John like lettuce?  He’s more of a Rocket Man. I was offered a job as a gardener, but I didn’t take  …

Garden inspiration often comes with a jolt. At least, that's the case for me. I see something unique or read a story about a new garden design idea and I  …

Nothing beats the taste of fresh herbs and you will never change my mind. And this year, my outdoor herb garden is a thing of beauty. ::brushes dust off of  …

Composting is the gift that keeps on giving. I love turning food scraps, cardboard, grass clippings, and other green and brown materials into a usable and nutritious soil amendment. It  …

Growing a crop is really about making sure that there is enough water, nutrients, sunlight, and air for your plants to grow. But you can’t force a bean plant to  …

I know I'm a little biased about gardening and growing your own fruits, herbs, and vegetables, but I love giving vegetable seeds as gifts for holidays, birthdays, and other special  …

What does a packet of seeds mean to you? That's the theme of today's story, "A Packet of Seeds," by Louisa Fordyce, where she explains the joy of gardening through  …