How to Plant a Back to School Garden

Have you ever tried summer vegetable planting for a fall harvest? Back to school time is just the time to try this.

It really seems counter intuitive to go out into the summer heat and plant spring, cool season vegetables. But it works! Give it a try. Here’s how.

How to Know What to Grow?

The trick to [...]

Why You Need a Neighbor Who Grows Potatoes

One of the hardest things about doing something new is understanding what is realistically possible.

Take, for instance, growing potatoes. If I were to hand you a potato and suggest that you grow it how would you know what to expect?

Potato Expert?

Now, if you happen to be a potato growing expert, please do skip down and [...]

What Your Sun Hat Says About You

When summer hits, a sun protection hat is a must. Let’s have a little fun – what does your sun hat say about you?

Very large floppy brim hat

You love style and you’re not afraid to be noticed.

You care about how your garden looks because you want to enjoy being in it and sharing it with [...]

Keeping Your Cool in the Summer Garden

Drinking Water by Darwin Bell

What’s the best kept  secret to keeping cool in your summer garden? I’ll give you a clue – it’s nothing to do with either cucumbers, or drinks.

Take Care, Heat Advisory

Outdoor temperatures are soaring, the local weather service has issued a heat advisory, and working in the garden could be the [...]