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Delightful Dill: The Herb That Does It All!

Delightful Dill: The Herb That Does It All!

Dill’s history reads like the passport of a world traveler. Native to the Mediterranean and parts of western Asia, dill (Anethum graveolens) has been enchanting cooks and gardeners for millennia.  …
Sunflower Jam in Amma’s Yard

Sunflower Jam in Amma’s Yard

The chipped enamel mug bumped funky music against my ear as I crouched by the dusty earth. Sunlight sliced through the mango tree like a laser beam, spotlighting the scene—me  …
Grasping at Gardening Advice Over the Years

Grasping at Gardening Advice Over the Years

"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  …
Pretty in Pink: Hydrangeas vs. the Dirt

Pretty in Pink: Hydrangeas vs. the Dirt

When it comes to hydrangeas, there's one secret that many new gardeners aren't aware of: you can actually change the color of your hydrangea blooms, specifically to achieve those stunning  …
Why Hilling Potatoes Leads to Better Yields

Why Hilling Potatoes Leads to Better Yields

Ever peeked beneath a potato plant and wondered how those humble spuds actually form? Unlike the carrots and radishes in your garden that grow from a single taproot, potatoes have  …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 4-6

What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 4-6

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  …
A Healing Garden Flower

A Healing Garden Flower

I find most gardens to be healing. Even with the thorns, rocks, weeds, and sore back, I find gardens to be a place of peace, serenity, and contemplation. A healing  …