Category: Garden

Every year around this time, I hear the same thing from fellow gardeners: “I guess the growing season is winding down.” And every year, I …

When people ask me what my secret is for strong plants and consistent yields, I don’t point to the seeds or the tools, I point …

When people ask me about the one product I won’t garden without, my answer is always the same: liquid seaweed fertilizer. It’s not the flashiest …

A day outside should be relaxing, not a game of “dodge the tick.” But if you’re like me and spend a lot of time outdoors, …

Most gardeners hear “bindweed” and immediately reach for the shovel, vinegar spray, or worst-case-scenario herbicides. I don’t blame them, bindweed has earned its reputation as …

Vegetables are a vital part of a healthy diet and an essential food group in kitchens around the world. Whether you’re planning weekly meals, researching …

Garlic is one of my favorite crops to grow; it’s tough, fragrant, and supremely satisfying to harvest at just the right moment. But to get …

I roll up my sleeves, push the dirt aside with my bare hands, and settle into a rhythm. Thirty minutes of gardening stretches into an …

When it comes to prolific garden crops, zucchini ranks among the best. It’s such an overachiever that a special day, August 8th, National Sneak Zucchini …

I’ve grown tomatoes for years, experimenting with watering techniques in different climates, soils, and container sizes. I’ve learned that precise watering isn’t just about frequency, …

If you’ve ever been the main course at a mosquito feast, you know how frustrating and itchy it can be. As someone who’s spent years …

As a longtime gardener, I’ve learned to look at food scraps not as waste but as an opportunity. Potato peels are one of the most …