Here is Part 2 of on our visit to the California Spring Trials. 

Edibles – with the increase emphasis on healthy living, there were some breeders seeking to improve old...
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I know it is of little comfort to tell you that even the most beautiful of gardens are going to have some insect pests. Whether it is mosquitos, aphids, whiteflies or other little nasty critters...
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The origins of companion planting in North American vegetable gardens is said to date back to when Native Americans taught the pilgrims how to plant squash, corn and beans. This technique has also...
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I know you’re reading this title and thinking we’re nuts, but the truth is that in some areas of the country it is still planting season. If you’re fortunate enough to live in...
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When I say hanging basket I bet your thoughts turn to beautiful flowers suspended in pots from hooks on a porch or containers with cascading blooms on a deck. Another summer tradition we all enjoy...
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Don’t give up the joy of gardening just because it’s getting cold outside. You can still garden in places that maybe you’ve never even considered before. Practically every home,...
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It is not your imagination, more and more we all are hearing about herbs and herb gardening. Surveys conducted by The National Gardening Association show that the purchases of herbs have...
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Gardeners throw around terms like perennial, annual and biennial but do you know what these terms really mean? Annuals and perennials are the most familiar terms and are pretty easy to define. An...
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