While northern gardeners are still shoveling snow, February in zones 9-10 feels like full-on spring, with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C) and nights generally …
February in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C), with those teasing warm spells that hint at spring around the corner. While your garden …
Last spring, my six-year-old daughter taught me an important lesson about how to get more peas on your plant. She'd been helping me in the garden since she could walk, …
I always love the story of a gardening underdog. Gardening offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and express yourself creatively. I enjoy growing flowers, herbs, fruits, …
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 …
Growing up, shepherd's pie was more than just dinner in our house – it was a signal that winter was slowly giving way to spring, appearing most often around St. …
Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to …
Gardening can provide nourishment for the body through healthy vegetables and fresh fruits. It can offer nourishment for the soul in lush foliage and gorgeous flowers. But gardening can also …
Once upon a time, in the rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands, a shepherd named Angus discovered the secret to happiness: a hearty bowl of lamb stew. Angus, known for …
Oh! The gentle gardener, kneeling patiently in the soil, pulling weeds one by one and talking to the flowers and plants. Come what may, the garden is a place to …