Sooner or later, every gardener begin to monitor the weather conditions. Knowing how much rain has fallen or what temperature changes have or will soon happen helps you to be a smart gardener, knowing …
So You Think You Know Sage
One of the first herbs I discovered as a novice gardener years ago was sage. Its strong scent and associations with holiday turkey and stuffing made it a favorite for me. But being a herbal novice I …
Grow Chives For a Flash of Flavor
It’s true confession time. Sometimes I assign a personality to my herbs. Rosemary is a wise old woman with lots of depth and endurance that emerges when things get hot in the kitchen. Basil is a …
Butterfly Garden Basics
The flutterby of a butterfly is a delight to everyone. The sight of nature’s equivalent of stained glass floating effortlessly over the garden makes us want to smile. What better place for them than …
