When Emily Dickinson wrote this poem in the mid-1800s, she may or may not have been thinking about flowers for a vegetable garden. There’s really no way to say. She …
I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around …
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
Every spring, I watch fellow gardeners fuss over tomato varieties and perfect trellising systems. But after decades of getting my hands dirty, I've learned that the real magic happens underground. …
Think of March as your garden's sweet spot. The intense summer heat hasn't arrived yet, but you've got plenty of warm, sunny days perfect for growing just about anything your …
March in zones 7-8 is when the rest of the country is still dreaming of spring, and you can already get your hands dirty! While northern gardeners are starting seeds …
March in zones 4-6 is when every slightly warmer day has us pressing our noses against windows, watching for the first signs of spring. While our gardens might still be …
My husband and I both have Italian roots, with my family originating from Rome and his from Ischia. Whenever our conversations get animated, with wild hand gestures and raised voices, …
