Gardener's Greenroom

Growing sunflowers is the perfect summertime hobby. It’s inexpensive, doesn’t need to take much room, creates joy, and you’re likely to be successful even on your first try.  I’m always amazed by tall flowers. And, of course, sunflowers are at...

Seed tapes and seed discs are planting aids that can be helpful to new gardeners, time-limited gardeners, and those with issues related to eyesight or dexterity. They make quick work of planting tiny seeds in beds and containers, and they’re a great way to get kids interested and let them help in the garden. 

I don’t know about you, but I crave green salads in spring. After a winter of eating mostly carbs and root vegetables, my body needs the vitamins and nutrients that greens bring to the table.  There's something special about a...

Growing herbs sounds intimidating for new growers. A person recently told me that they had trouble growing tomatoes, so they’d never manage to grow herbs. In fact, the opposite holds true. Many herbs are quite easy to grow and forgiving...

We've all heard that many perennials should be divided or can be divided. But when is the right time, and how do you go about it? Taking a garden spade after a beautiful clump of flowers is intimidating! We'll discuss...

If you read planting guides and gardening magazines, you'll come across information stating this plant does well in loamy soils or that plant tolerates clay. But what are the different types of soil, and how do you know which one...

If you’re only going to grow one herb, basil is a good choice. Basil is a key ingredient in many dishes, is reliable, and is easy to care for. The flavor and aroma of fresh basil–snip it and walk straight...

There’s something flying around in your tomato seedlings! And what are those little white dots? Plants we grow indoors, whether permanently like houseplants or temporarily like seedlings we start indoors, are often bothered by little insect pests. It can seem...

Do you find yourself wondering, “why did my compost pile not work?” You’re not alone. Many of us have started composting, only to find it didn’t work out the way we hoped. We gather garden refuse and kitchen scraps and...