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. …
Before you start applying fertilizers and lime treatments to your soil, take a sample and have it tested, either at home or professionally. Soil tests are like DNA kits for …
Last spring, my six-year-old daughter taught me an important lesson about how to get more peas on your plant. She'd been helping me in the garden since she could walk, …
Peas (Pisum sativum) are delicious and nutritious. Botanically speaking, peas are fruits. Those little spheres inside the pods that we call peas are actually seeds and are considered legumes. …
Roses, often referred to as the "queen of flowers," have captivated the hearts of gardeners for centuries with their timeless beauty and enchanting fragrance. …
When is the best time to fertilize plants in your vegetable garden? In truth, that's a bit of a trick question. There are several factors that go into the fertilizer …
If you want a healthy garden, you have to start with healthy garden soil. That's why you're here, right? I'll be the first to admit that I love to see …
Rhubarb is a cold-hardy perennial, and it likes to have some space to spread out—like 4 feet across. Your best planting strategy is to find a spot along the edge …
