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, […]

Best Roasted Cabbage Recipe : Cabbage should be getting about ready so I am sharing a really tasty and fun way to cook your cabbage. I usually cook mine on the grill but here is the directions for your oven. You can also add some chopped up bacon and place in the bottom of the […]