Now is the ideal time to start some seeds for spring planting. Winter weather is getting on our nerves and we are longing to see new growth in our pots and garden beds. Even though the outside …
Plant Cilantro for Flavor This Spring
Even though we are still in the winter months, now is the right time to plant cool weather herbs. The most popular of these is cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), the source of flavor for many Southwestern …
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Now’s the Time to Plant a Rose
Plants, like people, can get an undeserved reputation for being difficult. Such is the case with roses. The hybrid roses of last century needed a lot of attention – spraying, dusting, and pruning – to …
Learning From Last Year’s Garden
Gardening is one of the best examples of the triumph of hope over experience. Yes, we made some mistakes. But the memories of last year’s stunted, wilted plants are somehow composted into the fertile …