Time in the Garden
Farmers live by the seasons, as do gardeners. And I like to polish my spectacles and dig deep into gardening science, testing my soil and measuring frost dates, sure, but …
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Cross-Pollination Fails in the Garden
I've been growing a garden for years, and have always heard the tales of other gardeners' cross-pollination woes, but it's never happened to me. I was always so careful to …
Taming Invasive Oregano Without Losing Your Garden or Your Sanity
Remember when you innocently planted that cute little oregano seedling, dreaming of fresh herbs for your pasta sauce? Fast forward to today, and you’re staring at what can only be …
5+ Soil Additives to Improve Drainage in Soggy Gardens
After a rainstorm (or even a heavy watering), does your vegetable garden resemble day three of Woodstock? Soil drainage may be an issue! The good news is that there are …
Planting Raised Garden Beds: Spacing & Growing Vegetables and Herbs
As much as I love harvesting a bowl of sweet peas or enjoying an heirloom tomato right off the vine, part of the fun of gardening is planting raised garden …
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 …
From Bitter to Better: Conquering Bitter Brussels Sprouts in Your Garden
You know, after years of gardening, I thought I had it all figured out. My tomatoes were plump, my lettuce was crisp, and my herbs were fragrant. But there was …
An Ever-Growing Garden
Everything you need to know about today's story comes in these two sentences: "I had never been much of a gardener, but when one acquires a home for the first …
Preventing Weeds in Your Garden
In the spring, I love hearing the birds that have just reappeared from their winter break and watching the buds grow on the trees, but I also take note when …
How to Water Your Garden for the Best Vegetable Crops
Everybody always wonders and asks about how to water your garden. I remember my first vegetable garden. I spent hours fussing over which veggies to plant, and the best location …
