Traditional potato farming is a “land-hungry” endeavor. If you follow the old-school rows-in-the-earth method, you need significant square footage to get a harvest that lasts more than a week. For …
While the landscape outside may be tucked under a blanket of frost, January is secretly the most important month for a forward-thinking gardener. It is the month of the “slow-burn” …
Whether you are a beginner looking for a quick win or a seasoned gardener dealing with a short growing season, the “wait” is often the hardest part of gardening. We’ve …
January and February often feel like the “quiet months” in the garden, with most plants tucked away in dormancy. However, for the proactive gardener, these chilly months offer a golden …
Celery is a kitchen staple, but it often comes wrapped in excessive plastic and can be surprisingly expensive. The good news is that celery is one of the easiest vegetables …
Container gardening is often a game of space management. However, planting in pots doesn’t mean your vegetables have to grow in isolation. Companion planting—the practice of growing different plants together …
January is often viewed as a month of rest for gardeners, but for those looking to maximize their harvest, it is the perfect time to begin sowing. Starting certain vegetables …
Hydrangeas are the “drama queens” of the garden. One moment they are the crowning glory of your landscape with lush, vibrant mopheads; the next, they are slumped over, looking as …
The idea of transforming a common grocery store snack into a majestic, nut-bearing tree is a dream for many home gardeners. While pistachio trees (Pistacia vera) are traditionally grown from …
It is a common frustration for indoor gardeners: one day your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is vibrant and upright, and the next, its segments appear limp, wrinkled, and tired. Because these …