Can you already feel it — that irresistible itch to get your hands into the soil? The garden is calling,
Compost is often seen as a miracle material in the garden. It improves soil structure, recycles organic waste, and provides
There is a very specific kind of spring heartbreak that only gardeners know. You step outside in the morning, coffee
Many gardeners become alarmed when they notice white, fuzzy growth on top of their compost pile. At first glance it
Marigolds are one of those rare plants that manage to function as ornament, kitchen-garden helper, and source of endless gardening
By March, gardeners are usually split between two moods. One is full spring optimism: the sun is out, the soil
Gardeners often become concerned when garlic leaves begin to turn yellow in early spring. Instead of strong, deep green foliage,
Every March, gardeners feel the same urge: it is finally time to start tomatoes. Seed packets appear on the kitchen
Peas are among the first vegetables gardeners sow in early spring. As soon as the soil becomes workable, many gardeners
One of the most frustrating moments in seed starting comes when healthy-looking seedlings suddenly fall over and die. The evening