Fresh As a Globe Daisy

Do you like discovering unique and unusual plants? Read on to learn about this lesser-known and lesser grown genus.

Baking Herb Breads

There is nothing like the fragrance of hot, homemade bread wafting out of the oven. And that fragrance is even richer and more interesting when there are herb

A Sea of Pastel: Mountain Garland & Rocket Larkspur

Here, we will look at two beautiful bloomers, Mountain Garland (Clarkia elegans) and Rocket Larkspur (Consolida ambigua), with lovely clusters of blooms. Two

Food Storage Tips for the Market Gardener

One of the keys to a successful market garden is an awesome food storage system. These tips will help make your business more efficient.

Growing Japanese Morning Glories

I use the term Japanese morning glory somewhat loosely to refer to exotic varieties, usually Ipomoea nil cultivars, as opposed to the more common Ipomoea purp

Gardening with Bearded Iris: Planting Iris 101

After admiring them for years, Ive started adding irises to my garden. They didnt look like much the first year or two as they settled in, and I wondered how

The Brazilian (Canna) Skipper

The Brazilian Skipper is 100% butterfly, even though it has been commonly mistaken for a moth. The flight motion of the skipper is usually quick, skipping fro

London Pride and their Kin

Many gardeners are familiar with London Pride. It is a very carefree groundcover for shady spots. However, for the most part, it is an under-used plant. Let m

Summertime is Blackberry Time!

July means blackberries where Im from, so lets look into some interesting facts and lore about this yummy fruit. First of all, it isnt a berry....

The Color Blue in Folklore and in the Garden

All over the world, the color blue is associated with peace. Although it can be hard to separate out cultural biases in such studies, it does seem that blue h

Eat em, Mommy! (green soybeans, that is)

Corn, tomatoes, squash...I could almost pick my seeds in my sleep. Planting the same crops in my little veggie garden year after year is safe, predictable and

Tips for Reusing Last Season’s Drip Irrigation Tape

Reuse last seasons drip line and save on irrigation costs with these tips.

The Lazy Gardeners Vegetable Pond

When hurricane Rita came through Southeast Texas, in September, 2005, my pond buckled in half when a tree was uprooted in my back yard and landed on my house. Instead of re-building the pond area, my hubby pulled the for

Snakes- Good for the Garden

Most people seem to have an innate fear and loathing of snakes, which sometimes works out for the snakes (people leave them alone) and sometimes it doesnt (pe

The Coreopsis Moonbeam that wouldnt go away!

Have you heard the childrens song about the cat who always came back to poor Mr. Johnson, who lived all alone? He blows the cat up, he drowns it, he runs it o

Caring for potted plants while youre away

Inevitably, all gardeners must leave their precious plants at some point for extended periods of time. Whether it is on vacation, to tend to a family emergenc

Dairy Goats and Summer Vacation: Can you Have Both?

Are your dairy goats running your life? Take back summer vacation without giving up the goat.

Skunk and Pet Problems in the Suburban and Rural Garden

Skunks are a common nuisance creature in suburban and rural gardens; not just in terms of digging up the plants, but as an annoyance and potential risk for yo

Brunnera - Woodlander for Foliage and Flowers

Not all gardeners are familiar with Brunnera or Siberian bugloss, but if you have shade issues or woodland gardens, then this is the plant for you! Pretty del

Get Rid of Your Lawn Mower and Mow Your Backyard with Sheep

Tired of spending the weekend mowing the lawn? Sit back and let your sheep do the job for you.