Mulch to the Rescue
Organic gardening may not earn me any medals or book me a talk-show appearance, but it sure has its perks. For one, I know exactly where my fruits and vegetables …
gardening books
The Expert
“Thank you ever so much for fixing the lawnmower; that darn thing has been playing up for some time now. You’re too kind…” …
10 Last-Minute Valentine Gifts for Gardeners
It can be tough to find the right Valentine gifts for gardeners. They're a relatively self-sufficient bunch. They also probably fall into two groups: those who already have every imaginable …
4 Need-to-Knows Before Vegetable Garden Planting
When I started gardening, I considered myself a black thumb and didn't think I could be saved. I vividly remember the many potted tomato plants I brought home from the …
Our 5 Top Picks for the Best Food Gardening Books
At Food Gardening Network, we’ve published thousands of pages filled with tips, tricks, and advice on everything from growing tomatoes to cultivating your own herb garden. But even with all …
Plant At Your Own Risk
Thirty years ago, my husband Kim and I moved into a new home, our blank-slate yard a vast expanse of dirt. Eager to create a lush, colorful garden, I hastily …
Deer in the Garden? Here’s One Way to Solve the Problem
As almost any gardener knows, deer are beautiful, graceful creatures. But when you have deer in the garden, they're evil beings set on destruction. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. They …
The Baer Guide to Gardening
I am not a gardening guru. My thumb is beige and pink. Definitely not green.
I do not come from a family of farmers and gardeners. My parents were born and …
Exploring American Vegetable Gardening Resources
Vegetable gardening is a favorite pastime across America, with millions of individuals cultivating their own plots of land or containers to grow fresh produce. …
Poinsettiacide
Read by Michael Flamel
Listen Now:
The Christmas tree was hauled away long ago, the decorations boxed in the attic (except for the one you missed), the gifts long since exchanged for …
