10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs
When I think of deer-resistant vegetables, it’s usually a cartoon that comes to mind. I can picture little veggies with shields and swords trying to ward off a herd of …
rhubarb
Why Rhubarb Leaves are Toxic and What to Do with Them
While many gardeners swoon over rhubarb's ruby-red stalks and dream of homemade pies, this popular perennial comes with a catch that gives some of us pause. Sure, those tart stems …
10 Spring Plants to Divide: Essential Guide for Edibles and Ornamentals
Spring is when serious gardeners roll up their sleeves and get to work on division—one of the most practical and rewarding tasks in the garden calendar. This essential maintenance not …
Why Every Garden Needs a Pond: Boosting Soil Moisture and Supporting Wildlife
A well-maintained pond can be a game-changer, offering benefits beyond aesthetics. By boosting soil moisture, attracting beneficial wildlife and enhancing biodiversity, a pond helps your garden thrive naturally — without …
Gardening by the Stars: A Celestial Guide to Planting in 2025
As your intrepid gardening reporter and seeker of knowledge in all forms—terrestrial and celestial—I decided that 2025 would be the year I let the cosmos guide my planting decisions. …
The Ruby-Stalked Treasure: Healthful Rhubarb?
Rhubarb is one of those plants that truly deserves a place in your garden—and your diet. With its vibrant, ruby-red stalks and tangy, tart flavor, rhubarb has a unique way …
Growing Zones for Rhubarb
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8. It thrives in cooler climates with winter temperatures that allow for dormancy. …
Welcome to the Crumbles Recipe Collection
In a world where desserts often lean towards the overly complex, crumbles stand as a testament to simple and seasonal ingredients. These five carefully curated recipes demonstrate how this humble …
Easy Gluten-Free Grains to Grow in Your Garden
There’s also triticale — a wheat and rye hybrid — to avoid. However, given the wealth of grain variants, you don’t have to limit yourself. Consider growing these gluten-free grains …
Rhu the Day: The Tart Rhubarb Salsa That’ll Steal Your Heart
You know that moment when you're staring at your freezer, wondering what to do with all that rhubarb you harvested in the spring? That was me a few weeks ago. …
