Don’t be fooled. There’s still a lot going on in your garden even after that first frost hits and the tomatoes hang limp from the blackened vines.
Nature-Friendly Gardening
Pitchers Large and Small
Pitcher plants…hundreds of pitcher plants…
Birdsong Pleasure Garden
Why mow, when you can convert the space into a fun garden?
Growing Beautiful Roses
When I think of gorgeous, sweetly scented roses, my mind often goes to a dear friend who has raised roses for more than forty years…
Beneficials in My Garden
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive The pea crop was bountiful. Buckets filled as we picked by the handful. But what was this crawling up my arm? A little green aphid dodged hairs as he...
The Joy of Fresh Herbs
There is something delightful and satisfying about dashing out to the garden for a few sprigs of some deeply flavorful plant…
Attracting Birds With Water
Are you among the many who enjoy the spring bird migration? Are you watching the warblers on their northern trek?
No More Nibbles
Are deer nibbling your young fruit trees? Is your strawberry patch being mowed down by invading deer? Are rabbits eating your tender beet or pea shoots?
Winter Garden
Snow has fallen liberally, and my garden walks have been quick, leaving boot prints marring the perfect surface of the slowly melting snow.
Happy Houseplants
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive One of the best things to do on a winter Monday morning is to wander about the house admiring the deep green leaves of a few dozen house plants, splashing...
Raising Tomatoes
If you have never raised tomatoes, here is a little introduction into a big topic.
A Tomato Tale
It was June 18, and I had NEVER had tomatoes ripen this early before…
Saving Seeds
Saving seeds from my favorite varieties has become an inexpensive way to get those armloads of flowers and buckets of veggies each summer without buying dozens of seed packets…
My Garden Bench
Little did I know that the broken swing seat would become one of my favorite garden features ever…
Water Garden for Wildlife
Your dream stream doesn’t need to be just a dream. Bring it right to your yard!