potatoes

Growing Zones for Potatoes

Growing Zones for Potatoes

Potatoes are another cool-season crop that can be grown in a range USDA Plant Hardiness Zones. They are typically grown in zones 3 to 10, with some variations based on  …
What Ado About Weeds in the Lawn

What Ado About Weeds in the Lawn

Today's piece "Islands of Clover" gave me a good chuckle today, because it's a story about a husband and wife, and a battle over weeds in the lawn that is  …
5 Vegetables to Plant in September

5 Vegetables to Plant in September

I grew up thinking September was a time to wind down from summer gardening and switch over to harvesting. But I’ve actually learned that there are vegetables to plant in  …
Colorful Garden Art On Your Plate

Colorful Garden Art On Your Plate

It almost seems redundant to talk about colorful garden art. Gardens are some of the most colorful places around many homes. And in botanical gardens far and wide, there's seemingly  …
The Gift of Family and Garden

The Gift of Family and Garden

I'm fortunate to have a wonderful family and garden that I love. I especially appreciate how much my daughter loves spending time in the garden. She's (almost) always willing to  …
Finding Family In a Garden

Finding Family In a Garden

It's Spring as I write this and we've already harvested some early greens and a few root vegetables like radishes. Daffodils, tulips, and hellebore brought some much-needed color to the  …
Emily’s Garden of Chives

Emily’s Garden of Chives

This article about a garden of chives—and memories—was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Emily's Garden.” It was written by Arlene Marquis. It was published  …
Best Tips for Handling Onions

Best Tips for Handling Onions

The humble onion is one of the most popular vegetables in the world. It comes in so many colors and flavors—it’s a cook’s dream and a gardener’s delight! And with  …