Fresh tomatoes and herbs create a moist quick bread reminiscent of summer. Our fresh Herbs at Thomas Jefferson Gardens are ready to harvest! As soon as we have tomatoes we are going to try this recipe. INGREDIENTS 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3 teaspoons […]

Remember to continuously harvest your fruits and vegetables to prolong growth and production and avoid attracting pests. Harvest summer squash when it’s young and tender (8 inches). Newly planted trees and shrubs need one to two thorough soakings per week and lawns need 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Soak, don’t sprinkle. Annuals […]

Forget the perfect plot. A “messy” garden is a centuries-old idea that will bring more joy (and less work) to your backyard. Dear Garden Grower, We often think of gardens as symmetrical, well-tended, planned, and maybe even tame. Flowers are colorful borders. Plants are trimmed and organized. Ornaments are carefully plotted and considered. But what […]

If you love lilies and black-eyed Susans, but hate the way they’re taking over your garden and choking out other plants, here’s what you can do:Many plants multiply by dropping seeds and by sending out roots that establish new plants. A layer of mulch will prevent the seeds from taking root. But to stop those aggressive roots, […]