October was a month of realization for our team of Kid Power Jr. Gardeners. After a full month of Veggie Time Lessons, our students have learned what 5 things plants need, how to properly water a garden, the properties of good soil, and how to identify 5 new vegetables and the plants they grow from.

Our afternoons in the gardens have been amazing. I never....

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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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Boiling up a hearty soup is a typical way to use up spare vegetables and herbs. Freeze your recipe in portions, and you’ve got meals to use (and share) for weeks!

Fresh chopped salads are another way to get vegetables on your plate, and a great way to experiment with flavors and textures. Salads aren’t just for summertime enjoyment, either.....

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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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*Sigh* We’re already missing the warm, sunny days of summer and the delight we had tending our vegetable garden. But even though most growing zones in North America have gone to sleep for the winter, you can still try your hand at cool season growing with the help of cloches.

Cloches are also known as hoophouses, cold frames, hot beds, or row covers. T....

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