Gardening

Growing Tomatoes, Part II: Sprouts!

JB Reynolds March 26, 2009

By this point we shall assume that you, the intrepid future tomato gardener, have acquired the seeds of the variety (or varieties) that

How to Care for your Wisteria Plant

Dori Fritzinger January 15, 2009

Dori Fritzinger gives us some wonderful pointers on the care of those beautiful Wisteria plants. Including some helpful tips and warnings.

Extra Garden Produce? Bank It and Make a Difference

Dori Fritzinger October 8, 2008

We have all been there. Our little garden produces great big yields, more than we can use. You have canned all your pantry

A Rose by Any Other Name: Part II

SherryEllesson June 26, 2008

If your roses are of the strains that are considered either “antique” or “old garden roses” (or those developed more recently with extra attention not to losing the magic of scent) you may also be wondering how you can preserve both the color and perfume of roses. You’ve come to the right place!

A Rose by Any Other Name… (Part One)

SherryEllesson May 15, 2008

For many people, the mention of roses conjures up images of perfectly formed florist’s blossoms, surrounded perhaps by a cloud of tiny white

Into every life a little humus must (or should) come

BeeSmith April 30, 2008

Composting your kitchen scraps is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to reduce waste and bolster your garden’s yield. If you haven’t discovered its amazing benefits, Irish gardener Bee Smith offers some easy ways to get started.

Getting Ready for Food Preservation

Melinda Hill April 30, 2008

What you preserve in the summer and fall depends largely on what you plant now. Melinda Hill returns with advice on planting a garden that’s large enough to provide produce for your family, but doesn’t become overwhelming.

Gardening – Plan Now, Save Money Later

Pat Veretto March 4, 2008

“…It takes time to grow food. You can’t grow food in a panic. It takes planning.” So said Michael Levenston of City Farmer,

Composting: A green solution to household waste

Dori Fritzinger February 21, 2008

Whether you’re waiting patiently for spring or your growing season has already started, give your soil a shot in the arm this year by composting in your backyard. It’s easy and the benefits to your garden are amazing! Dori Fritzinger tells us how to get started.

Planning Your Garden: How Much of What?

Rene January 22, 2008

You’ve heard the legend of the zucchini crop that ate Chicago ok, just one of the suburbs. Don’t let this happen to you! Rene Ammundsen offers valuable advice on garden planning and purchasing.