At our house the gardening catalogs started arriving last week. Burpee's, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney's, Henry Field's, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!).  The beautiful full page pictures of colorful summer ...

The most important strategy for how to garden over winter is preparation as the weather starts to cool down. With the right preparation, your garden will not only survive winter but also flourish. Here are some key strategies for successful winter gardening. Evaluate what has worked in the past If you have lived in your current location ...

Some of you may think that this post is late in coming but I just picked my last bell peppers and tomatoes two weeks ago. I did have to move them into the garage with a grow light in order for them to ripen since it had started getting cold here, but the patience paid ...

This post was written by Denise.  The last two months have been very chaotic for me. For those who don’t already know, I had a cousin who developed cancer and died soon after. I was her primary caregiver and advocate. This summer has been dedicated to her care, and now, dealing with her estate. To make it ...

With food costs seeming to rise all the time, your weekly trip to the supermarket can take a big chunk out of your budget. If you’re sick of paying over the odds, think about producing your own fruit and vegetables. Not convinced? Here are five reasons why you should think seriously consider it.  Save money on ...