Gardening with the Moon: Myth or Reality?
Photo: Kagenmi, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Question: I like to plan my garden activities according to the phases of theContinue Reading
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How to Grow Your Own Ginger
Photo: mkqayyum@gmail.com, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is well known as a tropical spice. We grow it forContinue Reading
Gardening Book of the Month
The New Seed-Starters Handbook by Nancy Bubel and Jean Nick Are you starting to master the basics of gardening andContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and findContinue Reading
Grow Your Own Kalettes
What do you get when you cross Brussels sprouts with curly kale? Kalettes!
What is Quality Seed & How Can You Ensure That You’re Buying It?
The Basics: From a breeder’s standpoint, quality seed is determined by germination rate, vigor, “trueness to type,” purity, and aboveContinue Reading
Gather Materials Before Sowing Indoors
By Larry Hodgson Usually, you’ll be sowing the seeds of your vegetables, herbs and annuals in the spring, either indoorsContinue Reading
Creating a Garden in the Smallest of Spaces
By Katie Brenneman We’ve all dreamt about owning a large garden with hedges, flower beds, water features, lawns, and patios.Continue Reading
Planting the Garden With Your Children—Fun and Benefits
Photo: Rawpixel, depositphotos By Diane H. Wong Gardening is a popular hobby for people of any age, and it isContinue Reading
My First Bonsai
This is what I thought I was buying when I sent for a bonsai kit. Photo: Sarah Stierch, Wikimedia CommonsContinue Reading