Cilantro shares a long history with humanity. Seeds of the herb were scattered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. They were found in caves inhabited 8,000 years ago in Israel.  …

As someone who enjoys snacking but also wants to make nutritious choices, I'm always on the lookout for healthy alternatives to satisfy my cravings - like carrot chips. I can attest  …

Droopy under-watered plants, yellow over-watered plants, is there any balance when it comes to gardening? Basil, my most beloved herb, is notoriously famous for telling me that I love it  …

If you love good guacamole, you probably already know who is eating your cilantro - everybody! Cilantro is thought to be one of the first herbs enjoyed by humans, going  …

Squash is in my top five favorite vegetables and that’s partly due to the fact that it’s both a noun and a verb. You can squash a squash but you  …

As a passionate gardener and hydrangea enthusiast, I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through some of the most magnificent hydrangea gardens in the United States. From the East  …

What are the best times to water plants? Well, you might as well grab an iced tea and have a seat, because the answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems.  …

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  …