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The Old Watering Can

The Old Watering Can

In ratty flannel shirts and stained jeans, my mother would patrol the perimeter of her little garden, beaming with undivided pride and happiness. She would bend down, plucking weeds and  
A Spring Garden Poem About Growing Candy

A Spring Garden Poem About Growing Candy

Candy probably isn't what comes to mind when you think about a Spring garden poem. Daffodils? Tulips? Clover? Sure. But candy? Not so much. For that matter, what does candy  
What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 9-10

June gardeners in USDA zones 9-10 are navigating the increasing heat while still maintaining productive gardens. Spanning diverse regions from coastal Oregon to Arizona, Florida, and parts of California, zones  
What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 7-8

June in zones 7-8 marks the transition from spring to full summer growing conditions. With soil temperatures consistently warm and the threat of frost long gone, gardeners in these moderate  
How to Stop Invasive Herbs from Spreading

How to Stop Invasive Herbs from Spreading

Invasive herbs? I know that's not how I usually think of invasive species. When I think of invasive species, it's usually things like boa constrictors in the Everglades, carp in  
The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds

The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds

I still remember the first time I knelt down to plant a packet of wildflower seeds in my garden. I scattered them like a child tossing confetti, then promptly buried  
Zesty Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce

Zesty Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce

Let's have a moment of appreciation for butter, shall we? That magical ingredient that makes everything taste better and somehow convinces children to eat things they'd otherwise reject with dramatic  
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 9-10

May in planting zones 9-10 - covering places like southern Florida, southern Texas, parts of Arizona, and coastal California - are hitting their stride right now with temperatures that make