This three-point trowel doubles as a garden fork. Tested by Marty Neely, FAPLD A hard trowel is a valuable friend to every gardener. I was thrilled to discover the DeWit tulip trowel and add it to my favorite collection. The 4½-inch long head is made from boron steel that has been heat-treated for strength, and […]
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Our names are Joni and April, and we’re from Barnsley in the North of England. We have recently moved to a brand new property with a rectangle of grass for the garden. Over the last five months we have transformed the garden into the beginning of a tropical paradise, the main feature of which is […]
Discover the secrets to a thriving fall vegetable garden with our expert tips! Learn how to plan, plant, and extend your growing season for a bountiful harvest. Embrace the joys of fall gardening with our comprehensive guide. As the warm days of summer wane and the cool breeze of autumn sets in, avid gardeners know […]
WE GARDENERS ALL KNOW the experience of the loss of plants that don’t make it for one reason or another, from a tomato felled by disease in a too-humid summer to a venerable old tree taken out by a nasty winter storm. There are losses every year, no matter how expert you are, but some […]
Quirky, collectible, and water-friendly, succulents will add attractive texture to any garden bed or container display. Some succulents are cold hardy, while others need to be brought indoors for the winter in colder regions. Join Daniel, Carol and guest Amanda Thompson as they share some of their favorite ruselets, including some unforgettable “oddballs.” Expert Guest: […]
Today we are visiting Kirsten Rimbold’s beautiful garden. Hello! It’s 90°F here in Virginia, and the gardens are lush and wonderful. My three grandsons are spending July with us, and they are happy to hunt for insects, harvest vegetables, and cut flowers for the table centerpieces. After that, we cool off in the pool. I […]
These seven hardy pollinator plants can tolerate wind, heat, full sun and very well-drained soil without supplemental watering. In An Urban Rooftop Garden for Pollinators, Hayden Regina writes: “Standouts such as Calamint (Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta, Zones 5–7), ‘Onyx and Pearls’ penstemon (Penstemon digitalis ‘Onyx and Pearls’, Zones 3-8), and ‘Drops of Jupiter’ oregano (Origanum […]
Every morning my partner, Steve, and I go up to our roof to greet the bees as they begin their day’s work. After all, time is honey. While I sometimes struggle to find 15 minutes in my morning to say hello before I leave for work, pollinators are always there, rain or shine, all day […]
“Can even bees fly that high?” This was a comment one of our editors made during a planning session for this issue. Bagicha Bazaar. She was referring to the rooftop pollinator garden, located atop a high-rise apartment building in downtown Chicago. It is an oasis within a concrete jungle. But does it really attract beneficial […]