Sunshine, precipitation, heat, cold, seasonal variations, altitude; all are critical considerations when planning and maintaining a successful garden. Knowing which plants do best in your climate, which conditions encourage growth, and how drought and other weather changes can affect what and how you grow is essential to wise gardeners. We discuss the issues — from hardiness zones and frost-tolerant plants to heat and drought-resistant gardens — important to every grower.
Protecting garden soil and starting vegetable seed outdoors in the dead of winter.
Keep your winter greenhouse productive with these heating and heat-conserving ideas.
How to think about food, both wholesome and genetically modified.
Lessons from the hive about pesticides, organic practice and sustainability.
The new botanical garden located in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a combination of artful design and xeric plants.
Think the home cleaning and personal care products are safe?
GMOs, permaculture, the costs of drought and kale -- it's not just for supermodels.
Preparing for dry conditions this growing season will go along way towards reducing your losses as well as you water bill.