June 2013
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Article
I have a Crack and Weed Problem
You see these weed-busting theories flying around the 'net, especially on Pinterest, and I wanted to test for myself what works and what's a stupid waste of time...
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Design
5 or 6 Reasons to Grow Pineapple Guava
Pineapple guava is quite possibly the world's most versatile shrub.
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Kitchen Gardening
Plant an Herbal Tea Garden
Looking for a new garden idea? Plant your way to afternoon tea!
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Article
The New Generation of Flower Carpet Roses. Color Me Impressed!
The Flower Carpet Rose line has been around for a while. They have a new generation out and after testing them in my garden I think you need to know…
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Design
A new season in May’s garden in British Columbia
Remember visiting May Kald's garden on Vancouver Island in British Columbia last month? (Refresh your memory HERE and HERE.) Back then, we were dazzled by her collection of rhododendrons. Now…
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Design
Vignettes in Pauline’s garden in California
Today's photos are a new installment from Irvin and Pauline Faria's garden in California! Irvin says, "With a rather large garden of approximately an acre we have become fond of…
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Article
Garden Bounty has Begun–Time to Harvest!
The garden is producing in leaps and bounds right now, thanks to the rain and the heat. Get out there and harvest your annual herbs before they flower and prune…
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Kitchen Gardening
Setting Up a Garden Drip-Irrigation System
Here are some general thoughts and tips for setting up your first drip system.
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Article
All About the National Gardens Scheme
In celebration of The National Gardens Scheme and one particular garden in Oxfordshire.
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Design
Nancy’s veggie garden in New York
Today's photos are from Nancy Hallberg in Waccabuc, New York. Nancy's is Taunton's marketing guru, and we're so glad to have a serious gardener in her position! We last saw…