Cucumbers, whether sliced or pickled, are summer garden favorites—easygoing vines that produce abundantly. With a few key care tips, you can boost yields and keep plants thriving. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe shares her top advice for enjoying fresh, crisp cucumbers straight from the vine. From heirloom varieties to modern compact hybrids, pickling to slicing types, … Read more
Superbena is a fairly new addition to the garden scene, but it outshines many other annual bedding plants with its abundant blooms. These plants light up your yard with clusters of white, purple, red, orange, pink, and multicolored flowers. Breeders keep introducing fresh varieties every few years—each one vibrant, tough, and full of life. These hybrids … Read more
Petunias are garden favorites for a reason—they’re easy to grow and bring months of vibrant color to beds, borders, and containers. But some varieties offer more than just good looks—they also fill the air with a lovely fragrance, especially in the evening. These sweet-smelling petunias add an extra layer of charm to patios, entryways, and … Read more
Peonies as cut flowers are among the most voluminous and unrivaled in the late spring display. With petal-packed blooms, a light fragrance, and a range of hues from the softest blush to scarlet, the beloved old garden perennials are a bouquet mainstay. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to explore ways to make cut peonies last … Read more
Oregano originally comes from the hilly countryside of Greece, where the locals called it the “joy of the mountain.” These days, this fragrant herb is grown all over the world and used generously in all kinds of cooking. It’s pretty much a must-have in Greek, Italian, and South Asian dishes. Oregano is a close cousin … Read more
If you love mint, learning how to harvest it is a must! Mint is cool, aromatic, and refreshing—one of the most popular herbs worldwide. It’s incredibly versatile, used in everything from tasty sauces and desserts to cocktails, curries, and soothing mint tea. But mint isn’t just for cooking—it has tons of other benefits too. You’ll … Read more
Bees have kind of taken over the lives of a few of us. I’ve been amazed at how much Gabriel has learned—he’s always teaching us and others about bees. He and Carl have gotten a little obsessed, to be honest. Another cool thing? Sometimes Gabriel needs help, and when Carl isn’t around, Benjamin has been … Read more
Ever read about a plant and thought, “I absolutely need to get my hands on this!”? That’s exactly how I felt when I first looked into growing comfrey. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of herbs—you can fertilize your garden, trees, and yard, treat wounds, and even feed it to livestock (in moderation). Seriously, it’s the … Read more
Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable, typically planted in early spring, harvested in late spring to early summer, and then removed to make room for warm-season crops. While some gardeners replant lettuce in the cooler days of fall, most avoid growing it during midsummer, opting instead for heat-loving vegetables. Experienced gardeners often plant lettuce alongside warm-season … Read more
When plants lack this quality growing medium, they face significant challenges. Poor soil conditions force vegetation to struggle for survival, often requiring constant human intervention through supplemental feeding and frequent watering just to stay alive. Benefits of Loam Soil Seasoned gardeners, agricultural professionals, and landscaping enthusiasts consistently prefer loam for its unparalleled growing capabilities. This … Read more