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. …
After 50 years of marriage, my wife and I have spent a good share of our time planting and gardening. This Spring was no exception. One fine Saturday afternoon in …
In the lively heart of Kampala, Uganda, an abandoned lot lay forgotten amidst bustling buildings and vibrant streets. For years, it remained a dreary sight, cluttered with trash and tangled …
I'm not even sure where to start with today's story, "The Tulip Thief," by Carmen De Vito. It's a story about being robbed while working at The Horticultural Society of …
Did you know that there are entire books written for dogs in the garden? They call it dogscaping!
This past spring we lost our pup suddenly at the youthful age of …
Some days you’re swatting off mealybug and digging trenches to dissuade rogue bunnies, but then other days you find yourself in the dirt chasing off some squash-munching squealing pigs.
Oh, that …
Onions have an undeniable duality. They can make you cry when sliced, yet caramelize into something irresistibly sweet when cooked. The stark contrast in their raw and cooked flavors is …
March in zones 4-6 is when every slightly warmer day has us pressing our noses against windows, watching for the first signs of spring. While our gardens might still be …
