Remember dinner parties? Sigh. Me too. I’m optimistic that they’re making a comeback soon, though and I want to be ready. I was looking for different ways to level up …
Living in New England, my outdoor garden slows to a halt by late September. I used to get sad thinking about how long I’d have to wait before growing another …
Despite its unmistakable appearance, the cauliflower is a somewhat mysterious vegetable. Cauliflower is a cool-weather crop that loves sunlight, it can be tricky to grow, and it's not naturally white, …
We can't all have outdoor gardens. But we can all have gardens. And even though the majority of gardens are outdoors, there are some advantages of container gardening indoors, as …
Peppers are warm-season perennials that we treat as annuals. They have a long growing season—15 to 18 weeks after planting out—and cooler weather slows them down. You can start them …
Like many things in life, success in gardening is all about timing. Plant your tomatoes in October and it’s unlikely you’ll have much to show for your work. When it …
Getting your tomato garden started every season includes the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Buying seedlings at your local nursery is quicker and easier, but …
You can grow eggplants from seeds or seedlings, and in the ground or in pots. In fact, if you live in a cooler climate, eggplants are happier in dark pots, …
It seems easy enough. When it comes to natural light vs. artificial light, we all know plants love sunlight. They soak up the sun's rays and turn them into the …