I have what’s often disparagingly referred to by nongardeners as a “high-maintenance” garden. News flash, folks: There is no other ...
Mini harvest. Hard to believe, but summer is nearing its close. Always around this time of year I start to yearn ...
Forward thinking. As all gardeners know, our chosen art form is all about planning ahead. Should I plant this Metasequoia glyptostroboides ...
All peppers require naturally fertile soil and a long growing season, especially bell peppers. So long, in fact, that the ...read more
1. INVEST IN A GOOD LEAF BLOWER. Be sure to get one with a reverse setting and mulching kit. (a funnel ...read more
ZUCCHINI Although best picked and enjoyed at their smallest possible size, "zukes" must be allowed to grow quite large to produce ...read more
"Science, or parascience, tells us that geraniums bloom better if they are spoken to. But a kind word every now ...read more
"Our attitude toward plants is a singularly narrow one. If we see any immediate utility in a plant we foster ...read more
"Weather means more when you have a garden. There's nothing like listening to a shower and thinking how it is ...read more
SHREDDED FALL LEAVES: The best choice-they prevent weeds, retain soil moisture, attract beneficial earthworms, and return nutrients to the soil ...read more
If you have only a little outdoor dirt, use it for long-term plantings like trees, shrubs, and perennials. You can ...read more
CUCUMBERS "Cukes" are, of course, cucumbers-at least when you eat them fresh. Put them in vinegar and spices and you've got ...read more
