I am a mom first and a gardener second
Published: May 08, 2013
Mother's Day is Sunday and while I wanted to spend time in the garden I am on duty that day, appropriately enough as a mom.
Mint is fresh and sweet in the garden, containers and the kitchen
Published: May 03, 2013
Mint is easy to grow and almost impossible to kill. Great for the so-called black thumbed gardeners but still a joy to the seasoned green thumbed gardeners as well.
Blight strikes impatiens, a favorite in the shaded garden
Published: April 26, 2013
The much adored summer favorite for shade gardens has succumbed to a pathogen that causes the plant to wither and die. Impatiens might not be easy to find this year and even if they are available they could become infected by the blight that travels...
The sweet smell of sweet peas arrives
Published: April 19, 2013
Sweet peas are one of early summer's best flowers. Plant them now for blooms that will beautify the garden and sweeten the air with their delightful fragrance.
A pepper isn’t a mango, in fact it isn’t a pepper
Published: April 12, 2013
In Ohio some people call bell peppers mangos. They're not confusing them for the sweet orange fruit. There is a logical explanation to this.
CSA membership benefits family farms across Ohio
Published: April 05, 2013
Fresh food does not have to come from your own garden. It can come from a small family farm when you buy a share in a CSA.
Kohlrabi prefers cool spring weather
Published: March 27, 2013
Kohlrabi is a cool season crop that grows quickly in a sunny or partly sunny part of the garden.
Compost improves soil and prevents waste
Published: March 25, 2013
Compost adds structure and nutrients to soil and recycles food and yard waste slated for the landfill.
Simple changes can make your garden greener
Published: March 18, 2013
The term go green is over-used and does not mean plant more grass. Simple changes in yard and garden maintenance can mean a cleaner, healthier planet that benefits everyone.
The carbon neutral yard and garden
Published: March 15, 2013
The term go green is overused and does not mean plant more grass. Simple changes in yard and garden maintenance can mean a cleaner, healthier planet that benefits everyone.
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