Although it doesn’t seem possible, summer is fast waning and we have already moved into August. There is still much that can be accomplished, including both planting and harvesting.

I recently watched a child discover an earwig and play with her new friend for several minutes. Unencumbered with any preconceived notions, she was enthralled as she watched it scoot back and forth and wasn’t the least bit worried about any danger.  She had the right attitude and could teach many adults to have a […]

Gardeners deal with a plethora of insects as they tend to their duties. This year, the tick has people legitimately concerned. Ticks are very active now, so precautions should be taken to protect yourself.

Having short plants, medium plants, and tall plants, give pollinators the opportunity to flit from one plant to another and get to all of the blooms without interference from the leaves and stems. Adding a climbing flower, like the Scarlet Runner Bean, gives that little extra that the pollinators will appreciate.

Succulents are popular and trendy lately. One dramatic, stunning and hardy to zone 4 plant for your outdoor landscape is the Adam’s Needle yucca.

Sweet corn ripe from the garden is one of the best summer treats, yet is one of the most difficult for home gardeners to pull off.