Winter’s Landscapes | Conifers Offer Majestic Trees and Shrubs
While many conifers are evergreen, not all evergreens are conifers. Nor are all conifers evergreen....
Author: Becky Calvert
1, 2, 3 Times! | Multiseason Foliage and Flora in the Garden
Just as there are four seasons to the year, there are four seasons to gardening—each season featuring...
Green Gardening | Best Practices that Are Good for the Earth and Your Yard
There are many reasons why making your garden more eco-friendly is a good idea: It reduces your impact...
Winning Combinations | Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden
Plants, like humans, do best when they have friends. And just like humans, particular plants get...
The Great Pumpkin | So Much More Than Just a Squash
Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are ubiquitous this time of year. Available in a wide array of shapes,...
Organic vs. Local vs. Natural vs. Conventional | What is Worthy of the Splurge?
There seem to be a multitude of labels on food these days and decoding what they all mean can be...
Incredible Edible Blooms | Flower Power for the Palate
Flowers don’t just add color, interest and complexity to your garden; they can do the same for your...
The Spice of Life | Flavor That’s Good for You
With the advent of cooler temperatures, the fresh herbs we’ve grown accustomed to snipping from our...
Pack the Perfect Picnic | How to Enjoy Autumn Al Fresco
With the heat of summer fading behind us, fall is a great time to pack up a picnic and enjoy the...
By the Light of the Moon | Summertime Moon Gardens
There is a special sort of magic in the garden at twilight on summer evenings. As the fireflies come...