by Laurel Thompson Mother’s Day has come and gone and that typically means we’ve got the all-clear to plant tender vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and more. Now to decide whether […]
Author: Dan Booth
Underrated Vegetables to Grow (and Love)
- Season: Spring
by Laurel Aiello Everyone has their favorite vegetables: carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes usually make the list. Others aren’t so fortunate, piling up on the edge of the plate […]
10 Perennials in Bloom for May
- Season: Spring
By Alex Tisthammer Here’s an experience most avid gardeners can probably relate to: you’re enjoying a nice cup or tea or coffee on a summer morning, looking out into your […]
Pirate Radio Interview with Jesse Eastman: 3/26/2024
Jesse Eastman visited Pirate Radio on Tuesday, March 26th for a live, on-air interview with Radio Host and plant enthusiast Sue Sutton. They discussed multiple pant related topics including what […]
Non-Native, Low Water Perennials for Clay Soils
Alex Tisthammer With rising interest in helping the pollinators and conserving water, the demand for native plants in the horticulture industry is growing. While nurseries are working hard to meet […]
Soil Prep for In-Ground Gardens and Raised Beds
- Season: Spring
by Laurel Thompson It’s time to start prepping gardens and raised beds for spring planting, but with so many different topsoils, composts, minerals and other ingredients to choose from, it […]
A Celebration of Historical Women in Horticulture
By Shannon Moreau March is a month of many celebrations. The vernal equinox ushers in spring, daylight savings time meaning longer days in the sun (both celebrated and cursed depending […]
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Plant Lovers
By Eri Matsumura This Valentine’s Day, ditch the cut flowers that will only last a week and give a potted plant that will last a lifetime, just like your love. […]
Onion Plants
For those looking to get an early start on spring planting, onion sets and seeds are available starting in early February. A good rule of thumb is you can plant […]
