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How to Test Saved Seeds for Dryness Before Storage

November 5, 2026

Saving seeds from your garden is a satisfying way to preserve your favorite varieties for next season. But before you tuck those carefully collected…

My Plan to Overwinter Chili Pepper Plants in Zones 9 (or 10) This Year

October 23, 2026

I love hot peppers. I love growing them, harvesting them, eating them fresh, or drying them, and then sprinkling those little flakes of heat…

My 5 Seed Storage Tips: How to Keep Your Seeds Viable for Longer

October 16, 2026

There is something deeply satisfying about opening a box of seeds and knowing that you already have much of next year’s garden waiting for…

What to Plant and Do in the Garden in October: A Gardener’s Guide

October 4, 2026

As the air cools and the days grow shorter, October marks a pivotal time in the gardening calendar. Fall is here, which means it…

Harnessing Nitrogen-Fixing Cover Crops for a More Resilient Garden

September 9, 2026

If you could grow your own fertilizer while also boosting soil health and reducing future work, wouldn’t you? That’s exactly what nitrogen-fixing crops make…

What to Do When Your Plant Suddenly Grows White Leaves

September 4, 2026

There are few things more startling in the garden than walking outside and discovering that a perfectly healthy-looking plant has suddenly produced completely white…

How Plants ‘Remember’ Stress

August 4, 2026

Using Epigenetics to Improve Resilience in Your Garden Gardeners with a few seasons under their belt know that plants aren’t passive life forms. They…

Deadheading Flowers For Healthier Plants and More Blooms

July 20, 2026

Deadheading is one of those small garden tasks that delivers outsized rewards. With just a few minutes of attention, you can encourage more blooms,…

Watering Smarter as Summer Approaches

July 5, 2026

As temperatures rise and days grow longer, watering becomes one of the most important—and misunderstood—parts of garden care. Summer heat doesn’t necessarily mean watering…

The Genetics of Tomato Color: Why Some Heirlooms Are Purple, Black, Orange and Yellow — and What That Means for Flavor and Nutrition

June 24, 2026

Few things are more striking in the summer garden than a basket of heirloom tomatoes in every shade of red, orange, yellow, purple, and…

Edible Flowers: The Garden’s Most Beautiful Ingredient

June 12, 2026

There’s something undeniably magical about edible flowers. They turn ordinary salads into something you’d expect at a restaurant, elevate simple appetizers, and bring color…

Dry Farming Techniques: Growing With Low or No Irrigation for a More Resilient Landscape

June 6, 2026

As water becomes increasingly precious—and rainfall patterns more unpredictable— more gardeners are asking a bold question: Can you grow your garden without irrigation or with…

The Surprise Guests in Your Garden: Volunteer Tomatoes

May 10, 2026

Every gardener knows the joy of seeing those first spring seedlings pop up in neat, intentional rows. But sometimes, nature has its own plans….

Root Science 101: Why Establishing Strong Roots in May Sets the Stage for a Plant’s Entire Season

May 5, 2026

When we think of healthy tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers in the summer garden, our minds usually jump straight to lush foliage and colorful fruit….

Why You Should Add Dahlias to Your Garden: A Complete Guide

April 18, 2026

Dahlias are often considered one of the most stunning flowers you can grow, and for good reason. Their vibrant colors, intricate petals, and long-lasting…

Aphids in the Garden

April 11, 2026

Aphids are one of those garden visitors that seem to appear overnight—tiny, numerous, and often gathered exactly where you don’t want them; on your…

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