May 2017 - Page 2 of 5

  • Article

    A Plant Happy Climate

    Pamela Roats is enjoying a great spring season on the San Juan Islands.

  • Article

    Basic Vinaigrette & Variations

    Vinaigrettes are so easy to make and are far better than store-bought bottled dressings. This is my "little black dress" dressing--my family's favorite--simple and tasteful.

  • Article

    Salad Days Are Here Again

    Spring is one of my favorite seasons--not just for the abounding, burgeoning green--the gustatory delights are bountiful too! There is nothing like a variety of fresh grown greens, just harvested,…

  • Article

    From Spring to Summer in MN

    Tom Charbonneau from Minnesota shares his lush gardens and landscape with us.

  • Article

    Highlights from Sugargrove

    Lin Morris of Sugargrove, NC, gives us a glimpse of her garden.

  • Design

    Foundation-Friendly Plants

    Designing the plantings immediately surrounding your home is a tricky task for many gardeners. These plants are frequently viewed up close and personal by visitors and the UPS guy, so…

  • Article

    Veggie Garden Design Ideas: Make Your Vegetable Garden Beautiful

    Whether you grow just a few tomatoes or a yard full of vegetables, edibles can be a beautiful part of your landscape. For design inspiration, I visited two great vegetable…

  • Article

    The Best New Plants for 2017

    New plants can be dangerous to your health. I know I can’t be the only one whose pulse quickens, face flushes, and pupils dilate whenever I see a “new plants”…

  • Design

    Why Aren’t You Growing More Baptisias?

    Years ago, I decided to plant a baptisia in my small garden. I was willing to give up precious space to such a large plant in expectation of the vibrant…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Great New Tomato Varieties

    In the last 10 years, tomatoes have undergone a renaissance of sorts. The number of new varieties filling the pages of seed catalogs is mind-boggling, even for a tomato breeder…