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Grafted Tomato Trials Set to Begin
This year’s gardening trials for Harris Seeds includes a side-by-side comparison of three varieties of grafted heirloom tomatoes versus non-grafted varieties.
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Book Review - Straw Bale Gardens
Joel Karsten's book on this breakthrough method of gardening is well written, informative, and beautifully illustrated.
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Edible Flowers for Mothers' Day
Tomorrow we celebrate our mothers. Besides expressing our gratitude and giving them flowers, why not feed them some of the delightful, colorful and tasty blossoms that are in bloom in our gardens right now?
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Grow More Food in Small Spaces
Why is it the best ideas for solving gardening problems come from creative gardeners? That’s because gardeners, like Margaret Park, are always searching for ways to overcome obstacles, including how to garden in the smallest of spaces.
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Spring Pleasures
2 commentsSpring has sprung and there are many chores for the gardener. However, I find that there are as many delights, if not more, that outweigh the work. See some of the plants sprouting in my garden, and what I am transplanting.
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Plant Pink Heirloom Tomatoes
One of my favorite things about heirloom and open-pollinated vegetables is discovering the amazing array of color variation. And heirloom tomatoes have beautiful hues in spades.
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5 Tips for Transplanting Vegetable Seedlings
2 commentsSuccessfully transplant your seedlings into the garden bed with five simple steps.
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A Gardener's Guide to Pesticide-Free Produce
2 commentsThe Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its new list of the top 12 commercially-grown fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues. That’s the bad news. The good news is you can grow many of the “Dirty Dozen” organically on your own.
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Dwarf Citrus Trees for the Small Garden
1 commentIf you haven't done any citrus gardening yet (but would like to), consider foregoing the giant standards and planting their dwarf cousins instead.
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Growing Lacinato "Dinosaur" Kale
5 commentsMy first attempt at growing this beautiful and unusual kale and been a sweet success.
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How to Garden Down Under
Gardening is a favorite pastime for people around the globe and every country has its own gardening challenges. Gardeners in Sydney, Australia, have successfully learned how to adapt to the rough conditions Down Under.
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Recipes for a Healthy Lunch from the Medicinal Herb Seminar
Last weekend, I participated in the Medicinal Herb Seminar at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas, where I provided the recipes for lunch. There were so many requests for the recipes, the soup which I have previously posted here--that I decided to share the recipes from here as well as add a few. Enjoy!
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How to Protect Your Garden Naturally
If you’re tired of fighting pests in your garden, you need to arm yourself with Ed Rosenthal’s new book. "Protect Your Garden" is a troubleshooting guide for growing a healthy garden for you and your pets.
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DIY Raised Bed (Removable) Pest Gate
5 commentsThis do-it-yourself pest gate is removable and can help keep out unwanted guests.
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Grow the Seed that Keeps on Giving
Have you ever participated in a “One Book, One City” reading program in your town? If so, then you’re familiar with the revamped seed-saving membership program at the Hudson Valley Seed Library. Now gardeners across the country will grow and save the same variety each year with the "One Seed, Many Gardens" program.
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Kids and Herbs
1 commentLast week, we traveled to Jonesboro, Arkansas to the Health and Wellness Elementary School to cook with the kids there. Read all about the fun we had smelling and tasting herbs!
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A Pepper for Every Garden
3 commentsWhat would a garden be without peppers? Whether you like them flame-throwing hot or sweet and mild, there’s a pepper for every gardener’s taste. Here are seven of my favorite varieties to try in your garden this season.
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How to Make Root Cuttings
3 commentsThis is the perfect time of year to take new pliable tip cuttings from your perennial herbs to make root cuttings. This is a great way to share herbs with your gardening friends--encourage pass-along plants!
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Vermicompost as a Soil Amendment
3 commentsYou may have heard that worm castings make an excellent addition to the soil in your garden beds. But what's the scoop on worm poop?
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Gardening and Geeks Go Together
Garden nerds unite! Christy Wilhelmi’s new book has you in mind as she cheerfully explains the science behind gardening and how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you want to learn how to grow a beautiful and sustainable garden using bio-intensive gardening methods or build a solar food dryer, "Gardening for Geeks" is for you.
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