Some plants are far more resistant to salt water than others.
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The daylilies blossomed early and prolifically this year
As their season draws to a close, it’s time to evaluate if yours need dividing.
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So many reasons to love ninebark
Let us count the ways: It’s gorgeous, productive, easy to prune, and it has an interesting backstory.
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Midway through the gardening season, the report is excellent
After a disappointing season last year, the flowers are blooming splendidly in 2024 and the harvest is early.
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Walnut oil made the old-fashioned way is dear, but is worth every euro
At a picturesque walnut press in France, the oil is still made the traditional way, and its flavor can’t be beat.
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Why plant American chestnut seedlings that are almost certainly doomed?
The answer lies in genetics and a dogged quest for immunity from blight.
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Take these steps to grow tomatoes successfully
Columnist Tom Atwell has learned the hard way to pay more attention to his tomato plants. Last year, he got just two slicer tomatoes. (The wet weather was no help.)
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The plan for this garden is, well, let’s just call it casual
Tom and Nancy Atwell practice a style of landscape design they call ‘design with shovel.’
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Reducing the lawn, two bricks at a time
Columnist Tom Atwell is moving garden pathways this summer to make room for more garden and less lawn.
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Better late than never to plant those vegetables and flowers
Although it’s already mid-June, you can still plant both vegetables and flowers. ‘Truth is planting time is anytime you find a plant – or maybe even a seed – that you want to plant.’