You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
I’ll be the first to admit that snacking is one of my favorite pastimes. There’s something about a good crunch that makes everything better, right? But as much as I’d …
If you've ever bought produce at the grocery store, it's probably a guarantee that you went home with hybrid vegetables. If you frequent your farmers' market, you may very well …
When you’re digging into the wonderful world of raised bed gardening, one of the best-kept secrets to success is companion planting! It’s like inviting the right friends to a party—you …
"I’ve always respected senior garden mentors. I even grow elderberries," writes the author of today's piece, "Gardening Keeps Me Young." And the theme of today's story is exactly that: respect …
The best bit of advice I have learned about garden planning is to group your vegetables and herbs together that have similar watering and light requirements. Generally, when we envision …
Seed catalogs can sometimes be so beautiful that they look like collector's pieces, and even though they do quite literally expire in use each year, it's hard to throw them …
No matter what you grow, discovering companion plants is like hitting the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Companion plants are like your super enthusiastic friend who …
The wonderful thing about mistakes, including garden mistakes, is that we don't have to make them all. We can learn from the mistakes of others. For example, we don't have …
The joy of growing a kitchen garden in your yard is imagining the delicious recipes and meals you’ll create using your home-grown herbs and vegetables. Do you know what gets …
