A few weeks ago we got shovels then we started digging in one of our garden beds. We love to be outside digging. Then we put the dirt into a wheelbarrow and dumped it in a pile in a quiet spot back by some bushes. Then we sprinkled cornmeal on top of the dirt.

Next, we found a lot of worms in our garden bed and added them to the dirt pile. We put a hay bale on top of the dirt and the worms to make a worm farm. Before we put the hay bale on top, our teacher soaked it in some rainwater....

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For most of the country, the weekend of Mother’s Day in May is a huge gardening kick-off: We shop for flower arrangements for the special mothers in our lives; buy gardening supplies as suitable presents; browse garden centers for colorful curb appeal; and spend quality time outdoors enjoying the fresh air during parties and barbeques.

With the month of....

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Winter is making its way out the door, so it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for planting.

As soon as the ground thaws, begin loosening the soil with a shovel or pitchfork. Turn over sections at a time, working down to a depth of 8 to 10 in., keeping it rough and loose for now. The freezing and thawing it may have had over winter has....

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Don't curse the snow blanketing your garden these days. It’s actually one of nature’s best protectors of plants. It insulates them from extremes, and keeps them dormant. This clears the way for healthy spring re-growth.

Don’t have the luxury of winter blizzards in your area? Then you should consider adding a winter mulch to your garden. Applying....

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Tasty vegetables come from healthy, happy plants. And happy plants are well-fed plants! The best way to offer a nutritious boost to your garden is to amend your soil with compost and other organic matter. Compost is a quick fix to clay or compacted dirt, and helps plants take root, too.

If you haven’t designated a space in....

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