Category: Garden

Most people think of charcoal as something that belongs under a grill, not in the soil. When I tell fellow gardeners that […]

Mangoes have always fascinated me. Known as the “king of fruits,” they carry more than just flavor—they carry culture, history, and economic […]

Over the years, I’ve grown just about every flower you can imagine in pots, containers, and garden beds. Containers are a wonderful […]

I get this question all the time: “Is it really that bad to drink from a garden hose?” People usually ask it […]

When most people think about kitchen scraps and gardening, they imagine compost bins filled with vegetable peels and coffee grounds. Very few […]

When I walk into a garden, the first thing I notice isn’t the trees, flowers, or layout, it’s the soil. Soil tells […]

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a gardener is that not all crops are created equal when it comes to […]

Not long ago, I found myself staring at an overflowing pantry full of potatoes. I had overestimated just how many I’d need […]

When I plan my fall garden, I don’t just think about what I want to harvest, I think about how the plants […]

I’ve been growing tomatoes for decades, and I can tell you this, if you ask ten gardeners how long it takes, you’ll […]

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

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