February in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C), with those teasing warm spells that hint at spring around the corner. While your garden …
Do you find connection and regeneration in gardens? Do you speak the language of flowers? Of course you do, because I think, like me, gardening is a source of nourishment …
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
I might be somewhat biased when it comes to writing about gardening. I am, after all, a writer. And a gardener. In fact, I'm lucky enough that I get to …
As the sun dipped below the historic skyline of Budapest, my wife Gail and I found ourselves on the enchanting streets of this vibrant city, on a mission to discover …
Even though Jack Frost might be peeking around the corner in our neck of the woods, September can still be a surprisingly fruitful month for planting. Sure, it's a bit …
While I spend a lot of time wallowing over winged Japanese beetles that devour my dahlias each Summer, they're not the only aggressive flying pest that woes me. That's right, …
Cherries. Whether plump bing cherries or fat wild cherries with a blueberry hue, they held the power to transform ordinary moments into cherished memories. Neighbor children, giggling on the limbs …
We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they grow well together in the garden. We know corn, beans, and squash are great garden companions. But vegetables and herbs …