Gardener's Greenroom

The wonder of seeds never ceases to amaze. A white pine seed is quite small but carries the embryo and genetic code for an entire tree. If you've planted snapdragons, you know how tiny a seed can be.  We talk...

If you don't get excited about planning next year's garden, you're doing it wrong. Of course, picking out new varieties and plants to try is fun (should I try the San Marzano or the Roma tomatoes for sauce this year?)....

Gardeners and gardening articles often talk about NPK, which stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The initials N, P, and K are the chemical symbols for those elements on the periodic table (yes, potassium is represented by K. It’s a...

Our gardening friends in the UK have a reputation for design, and it’s well deserved. For a mid-winter treat, snag a copy of The English Garden magazine. Glossy pictures of amazing gardens abound, and you may find yourself a bit wistful....

Soil seems simple at first—it's that dark-colored stuff we stick seeds and plants in. But it's actually the most important factor in gardening success (assuming the sun doesn't go out). Soil is where savvy gardeners focus a lot of effort....

If you've been starting seeds for a few years, you may have heard of soil blocks—those little formed squares of seed starting mix. Like many things in gardening, their popularity rises and falls, but they're worth checking out even if...

By the middle of December, most of us have had a killing frost, and there may be a blanket of white stuff on the ground. While garden activity settles down for a long winter nap this time of year, there...

Seed swaps can be as small as a few friends in someone’s kitchen or an area-wide affair at the community center. But what is a seed swap, and how can you get one started?  A seed swap is simply a...

Your mother doesn't need another throw pillow. Your dad has too many pocket knives. Your best friend already has all the kitchen gadgets they can fit in their cupboards. What to get for the person in your life who has...