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How to Keep Cilantro Fresh

WesternGardener, contributor | May 4th, 20122 comments

I hated wasting cilantro that had turned mushy, so I experimented with three different ways to keep this herb garden fresh for weeks. Here’s what I found works best.

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Front Yard Vegetable Gardening

WesternGardener, contributor | April 28th, 2012

If you’re tired of spending time and energy growing a green, but inedible front yard, there’s a delicious alternative waiting for you.

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Building A Raised Bed, Part I

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | April 20th, 20122 comments

This video goes over the advantages raised beds offer, as well as what you will need to build one.

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Building A Raised Bed, Part II

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | April 20th, 2012

In this second video, the raised bed is put together from the pieces we prepared in the first video.

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Video Recipe: Green Goodness Soup

cookinwithherbs, contributor | April 18th, 2012

Try using your wild backyard weeds to make a delicious and healthy seasonal soup.

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Video: How to Harvest Chickweed

cookinwithherbs, contributor | April 18th, 2012

There are many delicious wild edibles in our gardens and backyards awaiting harvest. If you are not certain of the plants' identification, use your guidebooks to identify them.

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Video: How to Harvest Dandelion

cookinwithherbs, contributor | April 18th, 2012

There are many delicious wild edibles in our gardens and backyards awaiting harvest. If you are not certain of the plants' identification, use your guidebooks to identify them. Here are a few seasonal favorites.

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Prepping Edible Weeds for Cooking

cookinwithherbs, contributor | April 18th, 2012

Once you have harvested some of your edible weeds, bring them into the kitchen and clean them in order to create a tasty green soup.

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"Organic Gardener's Companion" Book Review

WesternGardener, contributor | April 13th, 2012

It is possible to grow an organic vegetable garden in the West. All you need is soil, sun, seeds and Jane Shellenberger’s new book.

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Unique Collaboration Grows in Denver

WesternGardener, contributor | April 5th, 2012

Vegetable gardens are sprouting all over the Denver metro area, thanks to a unique collaboration to grow food in city parks.

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Herbs for Tea

cookinwithherbs, contributor | March 29th, 2012

I recently gave a program on herbs to grow for tea. Now would be the time to design a tea party garden or plant tea herbs in containers. See the list below for my favorites.

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Take the Time to Attend Local Garden Events

cookinwithherbs, contributor | March 28th, 2012

Here I am reporting from the road... If you have a garden show, plant sale or seed swap happening in your area, these are worthwhile events to attend; you can gather ideas, learn new things, network with other like-minded individuals, obtain plants and seeds, not to mention get inspired!

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Growums - Garden Starter Kits For Kids

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | March 28th, 20122 comments

Growums gardening kits make it simple for children to start a fun and easy- to-grow vegetable or herb garden.

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This is your LAST chance to win!

Jillian_Faye, member | March 26th, 2012

There is just one more chance to win a RainPerfect Pump. Don't miss out on this exciting contest!

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Dye Easter Eggs in Nature's Hues

KitchenGardenerMag, archive | March 21st, 201210 comments

This year, color your Easter eggs with dyes derived from garden vegetables, berries, coffee, tea, or spices. Learn the method, and get a recipe for a basic egg dye and an onion skin dye.

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Get ready for your THIRD chance to win!

Jillian_Faye, member | March 19th, 2012

We're on week THREE of our exciting contest with RainPerfect Pump. If you haven't won yet...don't worry. You could be the next winner!

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How to Grow Potatoes in a Trash Bag

WesternGardener, contributor | March 17th, 201212 comments

Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Even if you don’t have a large garden, you can grow potatoes in a 30-gallon trash bag.

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Are you pumped for your second chance to win a RainPerfect pump?

Jillian_Faye, member | March 12th, 2012

Ready for the second round of Fine Gardening and RainPerfect Pump's contest? If you didn't win last week, don't be afraid to try again. You could be the lucky winner this week!

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Spring Forward

cookinwithherbs, contributor | March 10th, 20122 comments

This weekend starts Daylight Saving Time throughout most of the United States. We will set our clocks forward an hour—springing forward. When we awake in the morning it might still be dark for some of us early-morning risers; that part might be challenging for a little while. However, we will have an extra hour of light at the end of the day, which makes most of us gardening types haapppyyy!

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QUESTION: Electric netting to keep out ground squirrels?

debnevada, member | March 10th, 20121 comment

I had a horrible garden summer last year with the rats and squirrels stealing the tomatoes and carrots in my garden. I was thinking about the electric netting to keep them out. Any...

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