Saving Seeds preserves heritage
Saving seeds from the garden is much like passing down a family heirloom: a prized possession lives on from year to year or from generation to generation.
In the world of seeds, there are so many shapes and sizes, but they share one thing in common—they hold the...
A fall vegetable garden offers a fresh start.
Cool-season vegetables like leafy greens, root crops, broccoli, and cabbage—commonly grown in spring—get a jumpstart when planted in the warm soils of late August. Plant cool-season crops in a sunny area with well-draining soil.
With regular...
Spending time in nature is beneficial to our health and well-being.
It can improve our mood, make us feel more relaxed, help us be more active, and even connect us with our community. For children, time playing in nature is needed for healthy development. Don’t let the benefits of time outdoors...
A hidden gem lies in the late season soil—cover crops.
Their transformative power benefits farm operations large and small. And now, vegetable and flower gardeners are discovering their value in the home garden. No matter how small a gardening space you have, the effects of incorporating cover...
Plants are all around us.
We are connected to plants through nearly every aspect of our lives.
From the fresh vegetables we eat to the trees that shade our homes and give us cleaner air, the gifts of plants – whether bundled, potted, or growing in the ground – provide us with the qualities of a...
Avoid the guilty feeling of an empty garden bed by planting root crops.
Whether your garden has achieved timely crop succession, or the hustle and bustle of the growing season has led to an empty plot, there is always an opportunity to sow a few seeds in the vegetable garden. Early August planting...
Summer water stress in the garden happens.
Scorching temperatures combined with little to no water can be tough on plants. Grow a stunning landscape and conserve water by selecting plants that are drought-tolerant. Suited for harsh, dry summers, these plants do not require daily watering or care....
When it comes to fruits that evoke feelings of summer, strawberries are undoubtedly at the top of the list.
These delicious red berries have been a staple in many gardens and kitchens for centuries, and their popularity continues. Although we find it easy to love eating strawberries, growing them...
It is no secret; pollinators are in decline.
Did you know, pollinators provide 1 out of 3 bites of food you eat? Over 80% of flowering plants are pollinated by small, but busy animals, like bees and butterflies. They are essential to life on Earth – for plants and humans. With such an important...
Gardening enthusiasts on the lookout for unique garden additions should make space for red and white currant shrubs.
Incorporation of perennial fruits in the garden is trendy and smart – they provide both ornamental value and food. With the addition of white currant (Ribes sativum) and red currant...
