layered soil photo showing gardening method

Lasagna Gardening

Maximize your gardening success with minimum weeds using this layering technique.
Assorted Mum flowers in white and yellow

September 2003

Chrysanthemum or  Garden Mum – Dendranthema grandiflorum Origin: China Cultivated in China since 500 BC, chrysanthemums were not only prized for their beauty but also as a food. The petals

Bish Crown flower in full bloom, red

August 2003

Bishops Crown Pepper – Capsicum baccatum Origin: Barbados I can’t go a whole year without promoting pepper plants. This time around the honor goes to the pepper with a multitude

Water Lilies on a pond surface

July 2003

Fragrant Water Lily: Nymphaea odorata     Water Lily mat Origin: North East United States You’ll need a little patience. This month’s featured plant article is going to be more about water

picture of a toad in a container looking out over grasss

Hosting Mr. Toad

Toads are the ultimate good neighbor. Learn how to create the perfect toad habitat in your garden.
Wild chive plant in front of house

June 2003

Chive: Allium schoenoprasum Origin: Unknown, possibly Asia Each spring I’m surprised to find my little pot of chive has survived another long cold winter. Over the years, I’ve done little