Growing a veggie garden can be enchanting, fulfilling, and, at times, a bit frustrating. This year-long journey through the life of a veggie garden and gardener—from selecting seeds through reaping the rewards of your efforts—will help you avoid getting overwhelmed along the way. We will explore: seed starting and planting; thinning, weeding, and harvesting; and… Read More »Garden Basics: A Year in the Life of a Vegetable Garden–A Gardener’s Path

Growing a veggie garden can be enchanting, fulfilling, and, at times, a bit frustrating. This year-long journey through the life of a veggie garden and gardener—from selecting seeds through reaping the rewards of your efforts—will help you avoid getting overwhelmed along the way. We will explore: seed starting and planting; thinning, weeding, and harvesting; and… Read More »Garden Basics: A Year in the Life of a Vegetable Garden–A Gardener’s Path

Adding native plants to your shady yard is both ecological and beautiful. Learn how to: layer your landscape, identify types of shade, and determine which plants work in each situation. We will cover trees, shrubs, and perennials so you can create an oasis of cool in your garden. Garden Basics is a partnership with the… Read More »Garden Basics: Native Plants for Shade

Adding native plants to your shady yard is both ecological and beautiful. Learn how to: layer your landscape, identify types of shade, and determine which plants work in each situation. We will cover trees, shrubs, and perennials so you can create an oasis of cool in your garden. Garden Basics is a partnership with the… Read More »Garden Basics: Native Plants for Shade