Nothing beats the satisfaction of harvesting your own crisp lettuce just weeks after planting. While tomatoes take months to ripen and peppers test your patience, lettuce is the sprinter of …
As an avid food gardener, I have a lot of favorites, but when it comes to peppers, the Poblano pepper holds a special place in my garden and my heart. …
Borage (Borago officinalis), often called “starflower” for its dazzling blue, five-pointed blooms, is a popular annual herb known for its edible flowers, cucumber-flavored leaves, and reputation as a top-tier pollinator …
Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are among the most widely grown and easily recognized flowers in American gardens. With their sunny blooms in shades of yellow, orange, gold, and maroon, marigolds bring …
Delicate, fragrant, and effortlessly easy to grow, chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a staple herb in kitchen gardens across America. Belonging to the onion family, chives are prized for their slender …
As a New Englander by adoption, I’m fascinated by—and proud of—almost everything New England, including our rich history of potato farming. And when it comes to the king of New …
Picture harvesting fresh asparagus spears from your garden just as the sun pops its head up in the spring - it's a gardener's dream that requires a gardener's greatest virtue: …
Every spring, I watch fellow gardeners fuss over tomato varieties and perfect trellising systems. But after decades of getting my hands dirty, I've learned that the real magic happens underground. …
Welcome to October in zones 7-8, where the gardening season isn't winding down - it's revving up for round two! The scorching summer heat has finally backed off, leaving you …
If you're dreaming of adding a touch of romance and elegance to your garden, look no further than the Moonlight in Paris Rose. With its soft, creamy blooms and subtle …
