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How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways
When the summer starts to wind down, and the early frost warnings start to kick in before you settle in for a long winter's nap, you probably have a few ... Read More
A Habanada Pepper Gone Wrong
Some of my favorite stories from GreenPrints are between two partners in the garden, and some grand argument. Why is that? I'm not sure, but it always starts with one ... Read More
What to Do About Basil Leaves Turning Yellow
Basil is one of those wonderful herbs that makes life better. Pick a few basil leaves off the plant or chop them in your kitchen, and your nose is happy ... Read More
The Magnificent Garden—A Slice of Heaven
Gardening is an experience of the senses. No one is talking, drink it in. The site will tell us what to do if we listen. Realize its potential and appreciate the bounty of nature. A human being can ... Read More
The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!
Let me introduce you to the crowned jewel of my summer garden: Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans. If you’ve never grown them, you’re in for a treat. If you have, then ... Read More
3 Space-Saving Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas
When it comes to a backyard vegetable garden, ideas are easy to come by. There are plenty of pictures of elaborate gardens with rows of sun-ripened tomatoes, entire sections devoted ... Read More
Unwelcome Weeds in the Garden
Oof, today's story got me. Weeds in the garden aren't usually a big deal to me, particularly the flowering ones, even if they offer up hay fever. But the surprise crop ... Read More
My Compost Pile: A World Unto Itself
It’s a bright, breezy Saturday, first week of June—a fine time to be a backyard composter here in southern New England. I wander outside to check up on my pile, ... Read More
Why Father’s Day is the Perfect Time to Go Electric
Let’s face it—most dads have a complicated relationship with their gas-powered tools. They love the roar, the fumes, and the sense of mechanical mastery. But even the most devoted gas-tool ... Read More
How to Deter Slugs and Grubs in a Vegetable Garden
In the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, the protagonist, Dorothy, and her friends, the Tin Man and Scarecrow, walk through a dark forest, fearing that they may get eaten by ... Read More
