When most people think of gardening, they envision a sprawling area with raised garden beds and trellises and neatly grown lettuces all in a row. However, some of the most beautiful gardens I've seen use vertical gardening techniques to grow more upward than outward. But what is vertical gardening? ... Read More
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 ... Read More
I love gardening stories. They may be humorous, scientific, whimsical, or even tales of frustration and wonder. Why, after all, can everyone around me grow beautiful lavender plants, but mine ... Read More
Spring is when gardeners start looking for something fresh. Maybe a shrub that flowers longer, fits a smaller space, or simply brings a new color or texture to the landscape. ... Read More
I sometimes wish watering my vegetable garden (and folding laundry, and cleaning bathrooms) was as easy as an I Dream of Jeannie head-nod. (Am I dating myself?) It's not that ... Read More
It's no secret that fresh vegetables are good for you. It's also no secret that many of us don't have enough fresh veggies in our diets. I could leave it ... Read More
For those of us who love gardening, we know why. It’s easy on our nervous systems, which is the center of how we engage with the world. There is no ... Read More