Author: Melinda Myers

Increase your growing success by giving your transplants a good start with a few simple planting techniques. Preparing them for

You created your wish list, ordered some or all of the seeds you will need, and they are beginning to

Add fresh flavor to your meals year-round with microgreens. These easy-to-grow greens need minimal space and no special equipment for

As you prepare your landscape for winter don’t overlook the trees, shrubs and perennials you have growing in containers. These

Pumpkin is not just for dessert. Consider using this low calorie, flavorful vegetable, botanically classified as a fruit, in any

As the seasons change, we adjust our gardening tasks and plantings to match. Animals also make changes this time of

It’s time to think spring. Fall is the time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocus and other spring flowering bulbs. Use

Whether it is the hot weather, the age of your landscape or simply the need for change; a late summer

Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well known but

So, you filled your shopping cart and gardens with lots of new shrubs, flowers, and vegetables. Now what? Keep your

No matter the season, size of your garden or climate, you can inject homegrown flavor into your meals. Just clear

Raking fall leaves can seem like a chore and a never-ending one, at that. Reduce time and effort spent managing

Don’t let fall or potentially frosty temperatures stop you from enjoying garden-fresh produce. Extend the nutritional value and homegrown flavor

The cool wet spring delayed planting, deck and patio installations and other outdoor projects. Fortunately, there is still time to

It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside.

Brighten your winter days by inviting birds into your landscape. Their beauty and motion help enliven the garden and lighten

Brighten those gray winter days with a few colorful, easy-care amaryllis. The 6- to 10-inch trumpet shaped blossoms are sure

Help your houseplants make a smooth transition from their outdoor summer home back inside for winter. The lower light and

Whether planting a tree to add seasonal beauty, grow backyard fruit, provide a bit of shade, or reduce energy costs,

Enjoy herbs all year round. Harvest herbs now for garden-fresh meals and preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip