Growing advice, seasonal how-tos, and recipes from master gardener Andy Wilcox. A new article lands here every week.
Our Recipe of the Month for June celebrates one of the best flavors of summer: fresh garden tomatoes. As tomato plants begin filling baskets and countertops with colorful harvests, simple recipes that let those homegrown flavors shine become...
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June 2, 2026
If you’re ready to have fresh fruit from your yard next year, not in 5-10 years, raspberries are an excellent choice. Raspberry plants can be tucked into almost any available space,...
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May 26, 2026
Grapes are perennial, leafy vines that have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years. Growing grapes is an entire science, called viticulture, but that doesn’t mean you can’t successfully grow...
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May 19, 2026
Sowing a row of sunflowers by the driveway is simple. But some flowers are a little harder to germinate. Many perennial and some annual flowers benefit from being started indoors and...
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May 17, 2026
Winter leaves your garden looking bare and dull. The good news is that spring blooms can bring it back to life fast. Whether you have a large yard or a small...
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May 12, 2026
Blueberries are a fruit that can be grown even in small spaces, and in many regions of the country. The keys to success are picking an appropriate variety for your climate...
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May 5, 2026
Breaking ground for your first vegetable garden is exciting! But it can also bring up a lot of questions. After you’ve selected a sunny, well-drained spot with good access, it’s time...
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April 30, 2026
Our Recipe of the Month for May celebrates one of the most beautiful and often overlooked parts of the garden: edible flowers. As spring moves into early summer, gardens begin to...
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April 28, 2026
A ripe strawberry, warm from the sun and plucked right from the plant, is an entirely different experience from the hard, half-ripe fruits found at the grocery store. Garden-grown strawberries are...
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