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 just a little too much with its sad yellow leaves. Meanwhile, my pathetic parsley is looking at me, saying feed me!
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 back at least as far as 5000 BC. Well, except for the 25% of people who think it tastes like soap, but for the rest of us, cilantro is a staple in good cuisine! Then you have the bonus: their seeds—also known as the spice called coriander.
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 can’t tomato a tomato. Beyond my logophile feelings toward the vegetable, squash is also one of the most versatile veggies out there.
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 Coast to the West, these gardens are a testament to these beloved shrubs’ enduring charm and versatility. So, grab your sunhat and plant-identifying apps, and […]
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. Of course, the easy answer is to just tell you that morning is the best time for watering your garden. And in general, that’s true enough. So why go any deeper?
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 accidental introduction to the United States in 1916, it has spread and flourished across most of the country.
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 know exactly what went wrong. I could have spent a fair amount of time checking the moisture or pH levels of the soil, fertilizing or […]
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 those and water sprouts, there are days when I feel like I’m dealing with them every minute. Okay, that might be an exaggeration. Still, fruit […]
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 started your own compost to make sure your plants have plenty of nutrition. You started your seeds indoors, and you made sure to harden off […]
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 unique lime-green-to-white flower clusters, lush foliage, and adaptability to various growing conditions, this hydrangea cultivar is a true gem in any garden setting. If you’ve […]
