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  …

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'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  …

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 attracted me to this story initially isn't the funny title, it was actually the hosta-hater in me. I've always wanted to know how to kill hostas. Let me explain.  …

Hearing about new gardener mistakes is one of my favorite sources of laughter. Not because I like to chuckle at other people’s misery but because we’ve all been there. You  …

As a child, I could be found in the grass, garden, and woods almost every day. It was my haven, and I would spend hours exploring its lush greens and  …

Fresh air, nature, flowers, veggies and the satisfaction of nurturing living, growing plants. What’s not to love about gardening? However, getting down on your hands and knees to tend to  …