August 2014

  • Article

    Garden Bounty: Late Summer Garden Happenings

    What's going on in your garden? As the harvest season is peaking and some of our summer vegetable and herb plants are winding down, it is time for preserving, tidying…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Catalog Review: Pepper Joe’s

    Pepper Joe's offers a great variety of pepper seeds, including the Guinness Book of World Records' hottest pepper variety, the Carolina Reaper.

  • Design

    Lil’s learn-as-you-go garden in Massachusetts

    Today we have another beautiful transformation, 19 years in the making. Lil says her garden is everchanging, and that all gardens are just a snapshot in time. Today she's sharing…

  • Design

    Donna’s beautiful pond in Washington

    Donna learned about gardening from her family and trial and error, and put it all to good use in her gorgeous back yard.

  • Article

    Question of the Month: Grafting

    FGPlus question of the month: "It seems like a lot of things are being grafted these days. Why is this and should I really care?

  • Design

    More to see in Lori’s garden in Utah

    Let's revisit an old friend today and take another trip to Lori's garden-with-a-view!

  • Article

    Summer Corn & Avocado Salsa

    I'm a freak for all kinds of salsas. I've got to share with you one such refreshing recipe that my bestie and me came up with this summer.

  • Article

    Garden Fresh Ratatouille

    Our own spin on Ratatouille is the perfect compliment for your garden bounty!

  • Video

    Crockpot Applesauce

    There is something very special about opening your pantry during the cold winter months and pulling out a jar filled with fall apples, cinnamon and a whole lot of flavor.…

  • Design

    A rainy summer in Jeff’s Tennessee garden

    If Jeff gets anymore rain, he might have to start building an ark! But his garden doesn't seem to be suffering in the least...