If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize …
Nearly every plant in the garden reveals evidence of bees. Honeybees, long-horned bees, and cranky wasps walk across the faces of sunflowers. Semicircle-shaped holes in leaves indicate that a leafcutter …
If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize …
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 …
It's June! When the soil has finally warmed, the threat of frost has (mostly) passed, and gardeners everywhere are itching to get their hands dirty! While your southern friends might …
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 …
Vertical gardening is very trendy these days, but I think it’s for good reason. Vegetable vines are great for growing “up,” and can be ideal for small gardens and containers. …
May in USDA zones 7-8 – when your garden is basically screaming "PUT ALL THE PLANTS IN ME!" If you're wondering what to plant in May in these delightful middle …