hydrangea care

Walk through any thriving vegetable patch, and you'll notice something: the best gardens look less like neat rows and more like good neighborhoods. Certain plants seem...

A cheesy way to use up a mountain of summer zucchini, this recipe bakes up golden with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. INGREDIENTS• 5 cups zucchini, cut into chunks• 5...

If you've walked your yard lately and heard the crunch of mulch that's gone bone-dry, or seen some plants getting crispy, you're not imagining it. As of mid-June, over...

There are few heartbreaks in gardening quite like finding nothing but bare, chewed-off stems. Usually, it is the local deer that does the most damage. We love our local...

There is joy in watching a succulent grow. While other houseplants might drop leaves in response to slight temperature changes or wilt dramatically if you’re ten...

Pollinator month is here, and if you've spent any time outside lately, you've probably seen them flying through the clover, the black-eyed Susans, or other wildflowers....

Looking for a healthy, comforting meal that won't tear up the whole kitchen? This one-dish vegetarian squash and bean medley is a lifesaver. Packed with fresh summer...

 Where attention goes, energy flows. Lately, though, it feels like our attention is being held hostage. Between the constant notifications from screens and the pace of...

We've all heard that plants make people happy, and after years of digging in the dirt, we couldn't agree more. Gardening isn't just something we do. It's something we...

When the humidity climbs up and the sun scorches your patio this summer, the "cool season flowers" like pansies and violas will probably throw in the towel. In mid-July...

Picture a sunny weekend morning this May. You step outside for a stroll, and your senses are immediately rewarded, hopefully without dreaded spring pollen! As Mother’s...

This time of year, in the Triad, the rain, plants, and mulch make the area look lush and wonderful. If you’re like me, you're struggling with this ongoing drought. We...