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[ad_1] With their unique, climbing habit, vines are the perfect plants for adding vertical interest with bright summer colors to the garden. Most are fast growing,...
[ad_1] Today we’re visiting with Kevin Kelly. Good morning, and welcome to my garden in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b). I have posted on GPOD many times...
[ad_1] You’ve probably seen those large rolls of black fabric at your local garden center or home improvement store and thought to yourself, what is that...
[ad_1] Growing rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, is not for those who lack patience. Compared to something like a carrot, which you can enjoy just 60 to 75...
[ad_1] Growing carrots, Daucus carota subsp. sativus, in containers is a convenient way to produce your own fresh root vegetables, even if you don’t have the...
[ad_1] Melampodium leucanthum Native to Mexico and parts of the United States, including the southwest and the Central Plains, blackfoot daisy is a cheerful, drought-tolerant plant...
[ad_1] All of the hydrangeas in the trial bloom on new wood, which means that the flower buds develop when the shrub starts actively growing in...
[ad_1] Everyone loves hydrangeas, but nobody wants to see a year’s worth of blooms wiped out by a deep winter freeze or a badly timed pruning...
[ad_1] As heavenly bamboo shrubs and my middle school yearbook photos can attest, there’s a fine line between an organic, natural look… and just being a...
[ad_1] My partner will devour beets any old way, whether that’s in a bitter pickled version or a creamy cold soup. Me? I adore these root...
[ad_1] We watch The Weather Channel a lot in my household. There’s even a family joke that my husband missed his calling by not becoming a...
[ad_1] Drought-tolerant landscapes come in all shapes and sizes. From a large, expansive bed that runs the entire length of a property line to a small...
[ad_1] A lot of people plant marigolds because they’re so easy to grow. They reseed themselves without becoming invasive, tolerate drought, and hardly seem bothered by...
[ad_1] Collaborative post Are you looking for tips on creating a cosy, family-friendly home? Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned family, or simply planning for...
[ad_1] While I’m not sure that the smell of Irish Spring soap reminds me of rolling green hills and fairies, it is certainly a strong, fresh...
[ad_1] A commenter takes exception to my giant bread-filled compost pile: “@davidthegood, why would one want to introduce GMO wheat which has been sprayed with Glyphosate...
[ad_1] Today we’re in the Mohawk Valley in central New York State, visiting with Lee. We’ve see Lee’s beautiful garden before (Back to the Mohawk Valley),...
[ad_1] Late spring coaxes tenderness from needled trees: This is the time to look up to find the soft tips of edible fir, spruce, and hemlock...
[ad_1] Perennial asters have pretty, daisy-like flowers that bloom late in the season. Low-profile types add ribbons of color to borders while potted types make front...
[ad_1] I love citrus fruit, but living in the Vermont mountains, I don’t often have access to freshly grown lemons, limes, or oranges. Fortunately, while perhaps...