By Paul Battafarano Tomatoes are the king of the vegetables for many gardeners. However, these sweet fruits are susceptible to many issues. One of these issues is the dreaded blossom-end […]
Seasonal Tip: Spring
Japanese Beetle Prevention
Overview Japanese beetles undergo complete metamorphosis, starting as grubs in your lawn and developing into round, metallic- sheened, hard bodied beetles. These hungry beetles enjoy a wide variety of plants […]
Exploring Garden Styles for Spring Inspiration
- Season: Spring
By Indigo Deany It’s spring: we creak our gazes upwards towards the sun like a crocus through the snow and begin to itch for life again. Every year, the same […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
