There's something quietly thrilling about those first April mornings in the garden. After what feels like an endless winter of thumbing through seed catalogs and sketching garden plans on scraps …
What I love about gardening is that there's always something new to learn—some new experience a friend shared with you to improve the taste of your tomatoes or a trick …
As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, …
Is there anything better than sitting on a porch, drinking a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade, and reading a good book? I love a good porch sit but what I love …
I’ll admit it: I didn’t know California rolls were considered sushi until I was an adult. Growing up in California with a professional chef for a father, sushi meant raw …
A well-maintained pond can be a game-changer, offering benefits beyond aesthetics. By boosting soil moisture, attracting beneficial wildlife and enhancing biodiversity, a pond helps your garden thrive naturally — without …
As your intrepid gardening reporter and seeker of knowledge in all forms—terrestrial and celestial—I decided that 2025 would be the year I let the cosmos guide my planting decisions. …
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
I love growing vegetables in containers. Don’t get me wrong; I couldn’t be happier to have the space to grow a big garden in my backyard, but I’ve always loved …