Insects are the ultimate survivors. With a family tree going back more than 400 billion years, they've been able to adapt to Earth's constantly changing environment. Read More
I must admit I was more than a little dismayed to learn that my city has been officially designated a "food desert". Read More
A forest the size of a basketball court can make a bigger environmental impact than you might think. Read More
The only caffeinated plant native to North America, its off-putting botanical name, Ilex vomitoria, might make you think twice about consuming yaupon tea. Read More
There's a lot to celebrate about blueberries! These beautiful berries are my berry of choice. What's yours? Read More
Those of you born in the month of July have the beautiful larkspur and the exotic water lily as your birth flowers. Read More
Refresh a Weary Late Summer Garden with Gomphrena Read More
The middle of summer arrives. Do you find your hanging baskets looking floppy and sloppy? Read More
Greens disguised as weeds? Historically, people have always foraged woods and fields for wild greens. Read More
Beneficial weeds serve many advantageous purposes in the garden. Among them are fertilizing and adding moisture to the soil, acting as living mulch, repelling pests, attracting beneficial insects, and providing food. Read More
Using a monochromatic color scheme can make your garden instantly stand out and create a lasting impression. Read More
Some of the sweetest smells in nature are the rose and honeysuckle, the birth flowers of June. Read More
Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year is classic blue. Here's how to add it to your garden. Read More
The merry, merry month of May has the fragrant Lily of the Valley as its symbolic flower. Read More
Attractive and easy to grow, nasturtiums are completely edible. Even the seeds can be pickled and eaten like capers. Read More
Most gardeners routinely monitor the conditions in their gardens. If you've been gardening for any length of time, you may have noticed some puzzling changes. Read More
The words lima bean can sometimes evoke a visceral reaction that's accompanied by words such as "ugh" and "no way". Read More
If you've started seeds indoors, it's time to think about transplanting them now that warmer weather is approaching. Read More
April is here and we have the sweet pea and the daisy as this month's birth flowers. Read More
If you're new to growing root veggies, you may be wondering how to get started and what type of garden bed is best for the vegetables you want to grow. Read More
