Moss in the City — William Moss

Rewards and challenges of gardening in cities and small spaces.
NEW for August! Peat Moss in the Garden: Is it Sustainable? Nothing is as simple as it seems. Case in point: peat makes a great growing medium that many gardeners rely on for everything from seed starting to ... more >>

Edible Landscaping — Charlie Nardozzi

Ideas for growing an abundance of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers.
NEW for September! Fall Garden Cover Crops Growing a fall cover crop is one of those good garden tasks that we all know we should do, but often don't find the time for ... more >>

Celebrating the Seasons — Rebecca Kolls

Creative ideas, crafts, and decorations for every season.
NEW for September! Saving Your Summer Bulbs In most parts of the country, non-hardy summer bulbs, such as gladiolas, dahlias, caladiums, and elephant ears, won't survive over the winter. But all is not lost ... more >>

National News

Summer is biting insect time, and not only are mosquitoes annoying, they can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus and encephalitis. There is a plethora of repellent sprays on the market to ... more news >>

Tip of the Week

Harvest Sunflowers
To collect sunflower seeds after the flowers fade cover the head with cheesecloth to keep birds away. When you can rub seeds off with your hand, cut the head, remove the seeds, dry them in a warm, airy indoor location.