If you're at all like me, you're probably thinking about next year's garden the minute the thermometer starts to drop. Heck, I'm still enjoying garden-fresh Swiss chard, and I'm thinking …
If you've read much about compost, you know it shouldn't have too much of an odor. And if you've been composting for more than five minutes, you also know that …
The first time I lost an entire crop of lettuce to an early frost, I was devastated. I remember that crisp autumn morning vividly. I had stepped out into my …
Burt Freeman was positively potty about plants. He'd been a plantsman all his life, and now retired, he could spend his time following his favorite horticultural pursuits. Burt liked to …
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round and let me regale you with a tale of modern alchemy. No, we’re not turning lead into gold here—something far more practical, I assure you. …
Whenever I get to write about composting, I get that feeling you have when you’ve discovered a great new TV show and want to share all about it with your …
As the lazy days of Summer bid their farewell, gardens everywhere overflow with nature's green bounty. Yet amidst this abundance lies a menace, a verdant invader lurking in unsuspecting gardens …
Let me kick off with your first pineapple fact of the day: Did you know that pineapples were once such a prized possession that people would rent them to display …
Columbine plants are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their stunning, intricate flowers and unique bell shape, these plants are sure to stand out in your garden if you …
Last year, I grew the ugliest cucumbers of all time, I'm pretty sure. They were misshapen, bulging in the wrong places, and the most odd shade of orange. I don't …
