Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...

A bold, beautiful ornamental perennial like this one will look great in your sunny garden. It'll also draw in hummingbirds ...

Every time we get a few nice days in the 50s and 60s, the temperature takes a nosedive the next day. So, what can we safely ...

It is much too early to let heat-loving plants such as petunias, marigolds or tomato plants sit outdoors overnight.

Seed packets look simple, but they often hide key instructions and use confusing jargon. Especially for new gardeners who ...

Planting at the right time can make the difference in whether or not your tomatoes turn out well.

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

I plant all the root vegetables from seed directly into the ground in early March. I plant onions from seed, but I also plant onion sets and onion transplants. I plant lettuce, spinach and cabbage ...

It’s winter here in the Pacific Northwest and the garden is still resting, but it’s time for gardeners to get busy planning for spring and summer gardening. I love shopping […] ...