Plant These Now: Fall Bulbs for a Stunning Spring Display October 4, 2025 There’s something magical about planting bulbs in the fall. While the garden begins to quiet down, and many plants retreat for winter, gardeners get…
Canning Homemade Tomato Chutney September 18, 2025 These days in late August and early September I am swimming in fresh tomatoes from the garden! While tomato sauce, tomato soup and pizza…
Garden Tour: All the Pumpkins, Gourds, and Winter Squash I’ve Been Growing this Year September 15, 2025 Few things bring as much color, texture, and pure sculptural delight to my fall garden as pumpkins, gourds and winter squash. From deeply ridged…
Harvesting the Last Tomatoes: Ripening Tips & Green Tomato Recipes September 11, 2025 As October creeps in and daylight dwindles, even the most seasoned gardeners find themselves in a familiar late-season dance: coaxing every last bit of…
Harvest Storage Tips: Make Your Produce Last September 9, 2025 As the last of the garden beds are cleared and cooler nights settle in, many gardeners turn their attention to the beautiful abundance gathered…
Preparing Your Garden for Fall: Tips for a Smooth Transition September 5, 2025 As the crisp air and golden light of early September begin to settle in, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about transitioning from…
Tomato Horns, Noses, and Quirks: Adorable Tomato Mutations August 27, 2025 Ever picked a tomato that looks like it’s growing a little nose or horn? Or found a fruit with a comical bump that seems…
Fresh Homemade Tomato Soup August 22, 2025 There’s nothing quite like the rich, comforting taste of homemade tomato soup made from fresh, homegrown tomatoes. If you’ve spent the season tending to…
Gardening in August Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Plants Healthy August 15, 2025 August can be a brutal month for gardeners. With scorching sun and potentially little rain, your garden might face some serious stress. However, gardening…
The Benefits of Saving Tomato Seed Vs. Buying Seeds August 8, 2025 Are you looking around your August garden, wondering if you should go through the work of collecting and fermenting seeds from the tomatoes this…