Category: Plants

When everything in nature works out as it should, plants produce flowers, then bees and other pollinators fly in to grab the pollen from those […]

Most of us don’t live on farms with acres of land to spread crops around, but instead have a few boxes, flower pots, or a […]

The end of June means “summer” everywhere across America, and for most of us, summer gardens are already in full swing. In fact, most farmers […]

One of the best ways to define a garden space is with a path. Before considering hardscape options like concrete or stone, consider a few […]

Plants come in two varieties: annuals, which survive for a season, and perennials, which must return year after year. Many of the plants in your […]

I’ve built raised beds out of railroad ties or cedar fencing, 2x4s, bricks, and even some nice wicker lattice. But when I got serious about […]

Tomatoes are a popular addition to vegetable gardens, but they can be a real problem. From the moment your tomato seeds germinate to the day […]

Although humans don’t eat houseplants and rarely eat shrubs or ground cover, your pets probably do. That’s why you need to be very, very sure […]

Early summer marks the start of planting season, something you’ll soon see at the farmers’ market and likely in your own garden. As the seasons […]

Six years ago I bought some fig trees for fun. Every year the trees get bigger and produce a few figs, which I really like, […]

With gardening season in full swing and in some places the weather is getting so hot that your plants will wilt if you don’t water […]

June is a turning point month in gardening: all the seedlings you’ve been growing all spring have finally left the nest and are heading into […]

June garden work is always marked by berries. June strawberries, oso berries and currants are ripe and ready to pick. The first raspberry harvest will […]

Until you start gardening, “soil” and “dirt” are used interchangeably. If you try to grow something by simply digging a hole in the ground, you […]

The only constant in the garden is change. It’s not just the drastic changes from winter to spring, but also the smaller differences that you […]

If you want to plant a tree in your yard but aren’t sure you have the space because you heard that planting a tree too […]

While one of the benefits of gardening is enjoying the outdoors, using technology doesn’t take anything away from that. In fact, I’d say it makes […]

Although Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated with tomatoes and other heat-loving plants being dug into the ground in many areas of the United States, promotional […]

When you think of farming or gardening for food , you think of beautiful nature. If you want to squeeze a fresh orange or lemon […]

As long as people have been gardening, they have been trying to find easier ways to do it all. The first few times you try […]

Here’s a secret: gardening isn’t about plants. Plants don’t need us to tinker or decide where to live; they handle it better on their own. […]

The United States is a wildly diverse landscape. Consider how different the northern landscapes of Michigan and Minnesota are from the deserts of Texas and […]

Shortly trimmed lawns give us space for dogs and children to play. They also prevent our neighbors from filing complaints with the city government or […]

May is a day of change for young seedlings. I’m constantly moving trays of flowers and vegetables from the grow room into my removable greenhouse […]

May is when all the work you’ve put into your yard over the years begins to show. Suddenly what looked sparse and barren just five […]

Even though we are moving toward growing herbs outdoors, I keep all of my indoor gardens during the summer months. I was surprised at how […]

People think of mulch as something that adds a unifying look to their beds, but that’s not why you need it. When done correctly, mulch […]

If you have limited garden space, you will have to make difficult decisions about what you will grow each year. The most important factor when […]

Gardeners always know their planting zone and local lore for when it is safe to plant outdoors. In my area today is Mother’s Day. In […]

We humans put a lot of effort into keeping our plants healthy indoors. And while some of us often jokingly think of greenery as our […]

The gardening world is full of old wives’ tales about supposed methods for growing the biggest tomatoes or the tallest sunflowers. One such story is […]

I’m a big proponent of growing your garden with trellises , arbors, and other supports. Growing up provides three exceptional benefits to the garden. First, […]

There is a lot of debate around the role of citrus fruits in the garden: can they be composted? Will this repel pests? It turns […]

Soil covers almost 10% of the Earth’s surface, but for most people it remains a mystery when it comes to gardening and caring for plants. […]

Every home should have a herb garden. Having constant access to fresh greens will revolutionize the way you cook and eat at home. Although you […]

Most gardeners know that squirrels can pose a threat to almost any potted plant. They like to dig into the soil to hide food they […]

Thanks to Lady Bird Johnson and the Highway Improvement Act of 1965, a spring and summer drive can feel like driving through a colorful landscape […]

Growing seeds seems like it should be simple: throw a few seeds in the soil, park them near the window and wait for your new […]

Over time, you will come to know your garden as a close friend. Where the high parts dry out, the low parts are always waterlogged, […]

What is the point of having a vegetable garden other than to have access to fresh herbs and vegetables? And if you prefer your daily […]