One thing about gardening is that there are lots of gadgets that can help you grow a better garden. At least that’s the sales pitch. Some of them, I’m not  …

I have to say, the technique for keeping squirrels out of a garden that Emily-Jane Hills Orford shared in today’s story, 150 Plastic Forks, was new to me. The medium  …

Water is the lifeblood of your garden because it fuels plant growth, nutrient absorption and overall vitality. However, with climate change causing more frequent droughts and water restrictions, relying on  …

Is there any flower more lovely than the sunflower? Famous post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower canvases. It appears on the state flag of Kansas. There’s  …

Seed starting mistakes. If you grow anything from seed, you've almost certainly made a few. In my case, I've started seeds too early, too late, outdoors when they should have  …

The decision to learn how to grow potatoes in a bag is not one to be taken lightly. Are you short on garden space but still want a crop of  …

"I’ve always respected senior garden mentors. I even grow elderberries," writes the author of today's piece, "Gardening Keeps Me Young." And the theme of today's story is exactly that: respect  …

Ever wonder why you see so much nasturtium in vegetable gardens? It's a pretty flower, for sure, but there are plenty of beautiful flowers around. Why don't you see Irises  …

There’s something magical about a garden—it’s more than just soil, seeds, and sunlight. It’s a living, breathing tapestry of memories, wisdom, and a few stubborn weeds that refuse to be  …

I admit it, I’m a scrapper. I love growing vegetables from scraps. It doesn’t always work, but when it does you get to give yourself a little pat on the  …