If you're wondering what marsh seedbox plants (Ludwigia alternifolia) are and whether they're worth adding to your water garden, the short answer is: ...

If you’ve ever watched your azalea blooms turn brown and wondered what went wrong, I know exactly how you feel. Azalea flowers come in a variety of co...

How can you tell if vegetables are fresh? I'll break it down for you — the best way to judge vegetable freshness is to use your senses: look, sniff, a...

I remember the first time I tried pressing flowers and leaves—I grabbed a heavy textbook, stuffed a fresh rose between the pages, and waited a week. W...

When planting a burlap tree, the most common question I get is: Do you remove burlap when planting a tree? The short answer is that it depends entirel...

Yes, you absolutely can grow wildflowers from bulbs, and I think it's one of the best-kept secrets in gardening. Most people I talk to immediately rea...

You've spent months nurturing your tomatoes, only to wake up and find them chewed to stubs — I've been there, and it stings. Electric fencing for gard...

If you've ever cut flowers from your garden only to end up with a sad, sparse bouquet, the missing piece is almost always flower arrangement foliage. ...

If you've been looking for a tough, low-maintenance native plant that does double duty — beautifying your landscape while feeding wildlife — let me in...

If you’ve never come across them before, you’re probably wondering what are species tulips and how are species tulips different from hybrids. Let me t...

You can determine the microclimates in your garden by simply observing how sunlight, temperature, and moisture vary across your yard. I've learned thr...

You’ve probably seen those long, white, noodle-like bundles in the grocery store and wondered what they are — those are enoki mushrooms, also known as...

Yes, baby’s breath is toxic to cats — but only mildly so. If you’re like me, you’ve probably brought home a beautiful bouquet filled with those delica...

If you’re wondering how to teach about insects to your kids, the short answer is: follow their curiosity, not a lesson plan. I’ve learned from my own ...

If you’re asking about chiltepin pepper plants, I’m going to give it to you straight: yes, they’re absolutely worth growing, but they’re not your typi...

If you’re looking for creative hanging houseplant ideas, the answer is simple: you can use almost anything with a drainage hole. I’ve turned old colan...

Making a pumpkin bird feeder is actually simpler than you think, and I've been doing this for the past three autumns with amazing results. If you're l...

The pot-in-a-pot method of gardening is definitely worth trying — let me tell you why. I first stumbled across this technique at a friend’s garden, an...