There's a lot to say about watering. And there is definitely enough to put it into a "Watering A to Z" list. I will tell you, though, this was challenging. I could have repeated some letters several times! Watering is a tricky task. I have overwatered, underwatered, and completely forgotten about that poor plant in…  READ MORE 

Every month we love to share the best fruits, vegetables, and herbs you can plant, but since May is such a big month for planting, it would have been a shorter list of what NOT to plant in May. In most four-season planting zones, May is the most appreciated time to start on your garden; The ground is thawed, and the risk of frost is virtually gone.   READ MORE 

When I updated my garden from in-ground to raised beds, one thing became apparent very quickly—that I'd need to come up with a DIY irrigation system, which is something I know most gardeners realize, at some point. The 'ol timed sprinkler is a good trick that I've used for many years, but raised beds are a whole new ballgame and they can dry out more quickly, just like other containers.  READ MORE 

Anytime is a good time for homemade soup. The more veggies the better, and the easier to throw in a pot, even better. Throw it in, and let it go, I say. This recipe is slightly more involved, but I promise it's for good reason! See, ever since I started making my own tomato sauces and pastes, I have come to adore the flavor of grilled and oven-baked tomatoes.  READ MORE 

From the abundance of watering cans in my possession, you'd think I am a watering can collector. But that's not exactly true. I just like to try them. My hunch is that I somehow need a support group for my watering can obsession, or maybe that just comes with trying too hard to find one…  READ MORE 

Even amongst the most beautiful butterfly garden, or a field of vibrantly hued hyacinths during summertime, there's one flower that will always steal my heart—the petite yellow blossom on my tomato plant that will eventually become an exquisitely ripened tomato! It's no secret that I'm slightly obsessed with tomatoes, they're the ruby gems of my…  READ MORE 

This article about the origins of water and rain in the garden, was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “April Showers.” It was written by Becky Rupp. It was published originally in 2016, in GreenPrints Issue No. 105. I thought it was a perfect fit for our “Water A to Z” issue, and…  READ MORE