The Japanese flying beetle is quite the looker. The metallic green head and shiny copper wings make it look more like a jewel than a garden-destroying invader. Since the beetle's …
Last year, I grew the ugliest cucumbers of all time, I'm pretty sure. They were misshapen, bulging in the wrong places, and the most odd shade of orange. I don't …
When P.T. Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute, I don't think he was referring to fruit tree suckers. But darned if it doesn't seem that way sometimes. Between …
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 …
As an avid gardener, I'm always on the lookout for show-stopping plants, and let me tell you, growing Limelight Hydrangea has quickly become one of my absolute favorites! With its …
You've likely come across Botrytis rot, otherwise known as gray mold, on your fruits, vegetables, or other plants at some point. In cool, damp conditions, the fungus Botrytis cinerea can spread quickly …
Julia Child, the iconic American chef, author, and television personality, left an indelible mark on the culinary world with her passion for French cuisine. Among her many celebrated recipes, Julia's …
Thirteen years ago my husband, Mark, and I bought a rectangular little house on a rectangular green grass lawn. It reminded me of the little plastic houses on the board …
As a health-conscious gardener who enjoys growing my own food, I understand the importance of making wise choices regarding the foods I consume. I remember a day last summer when …
As I stroll through my flower garden, I can't help but marvel at the beauty and harmony that can be achieved through the art of companion planting. Over the years, …
