By Alex Tisthammer Perhaps you are a gardener with a small yard or a collector who is a little plant crazy, but regardless, you know that space is valuable and you want to […]
Category: Seasonal Tips
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Guide to Spring Veggie Planting
- Season: Spring
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 […]
Designing Annual Arrangements
By Laurel Aiello Annual flowers can transform any porch, patio or storefront with bursts of color that dazzle all summer long. Some varieties trail and vine, making them great for […]
10 Perennials in Bloom for June
By Alex Tisthammer June is my favorite month of the year! We’ve made it through the craziness of May and now we can get to planting without having to worry […]
Watering During the Dog Days
- Season: Summer
Indigo Deany Welcome August – welcome heat waves, fiery air, crispy edges, languid and listless stirrings. This is the solar season, where the smoldering sun bests even the most committed […]
A Guide to Composting
- Season: Summer
By Laurel Aiello DIY composting turns organic waste into nutrients for your garden while reducing your carbon footprint. It also saves you money on store-bought garden amendments, which add up […]