Celery is one of my favorite vegetables to grow for a number of reasons. Not only is it crispy and juicy, but it can be used in so many dishes. As a base in soups, stews and casseroles, cooked, raw, ...
How to Identify and Get Rid of Invasive Kudzu So It Won’t Return
Nature is unpredictable. Sometimes we plant things with good intentions, but some species, like kudzu, can get out of control and cause ecological damage. Once it's in the ground, kudzu can be hard to ...
How To Make a Circle Garden to Improve Productivity
You've probably spotted a circular garden design if you've ever traveled to a botanical park to enjoy the plants and flowers. Not just for formal spaces, circle gardens are ideal for home gardeners ...
A Guide To Living Mulch and How To Use It
The key to a luscious garden with a bountiful harvest of vegetable crops is all starts with healthy soil. Living mulch provides your soil with a boost of nutrients, among other benefits, and it’s easy ...
Birch Trees: How to Plant, Grow and Care For An American Classic
Birch trees are one of those plants that evoke memories of childhood and capture the imagination. The striking look and delicate form are distinctive in the American landscape. Native species grow ...
How to Identify and Control Powdery Mildew on Roses
I spent many years admiring other gardener's roses before I was brave enough to start my own. I was always told that there are many things that go wrong, but my fears didn't match reality. The biggest ...
Thinning Fruits: How to Do It and Why It’s Essential
When I first planted my orchard to reap big harvests, the worst mistake I made was not thinning the fruit. It seemed counterintuitive to remove fruit before it's ready, but it's actually healthy ...
How to Prune Tomatoes for High Yields and Why You Should Always Do It
I admit it. I'm obsessed with tomatoes. Every spring I plan my tomato harvest and plant every variety I can get my hands on. I visualize my bounty and always imagine huge yields filling my baskets to ...
What’s That Foam on My Plants? Get To Know Spittlebugs
Have you ever noticed a frothy patch of spittle on one of your garden plants? I have! Just the other day, I walked past my rosemary, and right on a leaf was a patch of spittle. It looked like someone ...