Your Guide to Planting and Caring for Wisteria March 17, 2026 From New Plants to Managing Mature Vines Wisteria is one of the most breathtaking and rewarding vines you can grow. With its cascading clusters…
Plan a “Giving Garden” and Cultivate Kindness from the Ground Up March 13, 2026 In a world that often feels fast-paced and disconnected, there’s something profoundly grounding about digging your hands into soil and growing food. But what…
The Benefits of Heirloom Tomatoes Over Hybrids March 5, 2026 When it comes to growing tomatoes, gardeners are faced with the choice between heirloom varieties and hybrids. While hybrids can have certain advantages, many…
Seeds and Intellectual Property: How Law, Commerce, and Climate Are Reshaping Seed Rights February 20, 2026 It is not often that one’s vocation and avocation meet. But when they do, the intersection can be illuminating and instructive. I’ve spent all…
How to Grow Spring Peas: A Planting Guide to Delicious, Crisp Harvests February 13, 2026 Sweet spring peas and snow peas are delightful and easy-to-grow additions to any early spring garden. They have a crisp, sweet flavor, and we…
Daffodils: A Celebration of Variety, Beauty, and Early Blooms February 5, 2026 This winter barely felt like winter here on the West Coast, and the daffodils blooming early felt like nature tapping us on the shoulder…
A Guide to Chili Species: Exploring the Capsicum Family January 24, 2026 When we think of chili peppers, most of us picture the fiery fruits that bring heat to our favorite dishes. But the story of…
Set Intentions for the New Growing Season January 2, 2026 As winter quiets the garden and blankets the soil in rest, there’s a beautiful stillness that invites reflection. For gardeners, this dormant season isn’t…
Growing Aeoniums: Care Tips and Stunning Varieties for Your Garden December 21, 2025 Aeoniums are not your everyday succulent. With their striking, symmetrical rosettes and a rainbow of colors—ranging from lime green to deep burgundy—these plants bring…
Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees in Winter December 18, 2025 Winter might seem like the off-season in the garden, but for fruit trees, it’s prime planting time. While the rest of the landscape rests,…
