Jerusalem Artichoke, aka Sunchoke: a Survival Plant
The Jerusalem artichoke — also called sunchoke and sunroot — is a fascinating and beneficial plant. Not to mention tasty: although they…
Fern Care: How to Keep Ferns Healthy and Green
Fern care can be tricky. Have you ever watched in dismay as a beautiful, fluffy green fern turned yellow? I have, and…
Views From My Garden
When people see my garden, they usually gawk at how expansive it is. Yes it’s big, and keeping a garden of that…
Growing and Cooking with Herbs
Growing Herbs, the Original Medicine When I think about herbs, my mind wanders off somewhere beautiful, fragrant, and tasty—like this Herb Salad….
Tips for Making a Garden Cucumber Trellis
Why do I get so excited about a cucumber trellis, of all things? Every summer, I look forward to making my cucumber…
Hydroponic Gardening
HYDROPONIC GARDENING Whenever a group of gardeners get together at least one in the group will, more than likely, bring up hydroponics. …
Vertical and Container Gardening is for Everyone
Vertical and container gardening is for everyone! From those of you who have never gardened a day in your life to the…