Container Gardening

Fall is a wonderful time of year. The leaves are falling, the air is crisp and cool (unless you live in the south), and it seems like every color in …

Kale was such a “trendy” vegetable a few years ago that many people have strong feelings about it. Most have a love it or hate it view of kale, but …

Butternut squash is a delicious vegetable that has a sweet and nutty flavor. It’s perfect for winter soups, pies, or just roasted with some butter on top! If you are …

While most of vegetable and flower gardening can be done with a good pair of gloves and some sweat equity, gardeners do need a few good tools in the shed. …

Sunflowers, with their large bright head and tall stems, are an iconic summer flower. And while you might not want to grow a yard full of sunflowers, growing some in …

Growing parsley in the home garden provides your kitchen with a delicious herb, but it can also draw in garden helpers. Some varieties of parsley are a favorite food source …

Onions are easy to grow in the home garden and make a perfect flavor enhancer for both raw and cooked recipes. The green tops are edible and the bulbs store …

Zinnias are a classic annual flower that is as popular today as it was in your grandmother’s day. The tall stately stems bear large colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds and …

Whether you’re a newer gardener or one who is trying a new seed variety for the spring garden, how do you know when to start garden seeds? This is one …

Marigolds are a staple flower in my spring and summer vegetable garden. Not only are they beautiful and low lying, but they work hard at keeping pests away from your …