Poinsettias Past Christmas
Caring for poinsettia plants after the holidays.
Why You Should Eat More Kale
Tips for growing this hardy, nutritious and tasty green.
Phosphorus Apocalypse
Every gardener worth her or his compost knows what phosphorus is. Itโs the โPโ in the N-P-K ratio.
Container Gardening 101

Tips and techniques for gardening in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes.
Live Christmas Trees

How to care for a living tree to replant after Christmas.
Soil Amendments for Your Garden

A vegetable grower’s guide to the different types of products available for amending your soil.
Preparing Garden Soil

Healthy soil is the basis of healthy plants and a healthy environment.
A Gardener’s Guide to Fertilizers

In a perfect world, your garden’s soil would provide all the nutrients plants need.
Organic Fertilizer Benefits

What’s the best fertilizer — natural vs. synthetic — to use in your garden?
Organic Fertilizer: Whatโs All the Fuss?

Here’s a list of some organic fertilizers you may encounter and their benefits.
Saving Garden Seeds

All the seed saving tips and techniques you need to know for next year’s planting.
The Charm (and Flavors) of Heirloom Vegetables

Practical and aesthetic reasons for growing America’s heritage vegetables.