Lawns & Gardens

What Are Heritage Grains — And How Can They Help Us?

Despite what the shelves in most American supermarkets will tell you, there are thousands of varieties of the unprocessed foods we eat. There are dozens of types of bananas, not just one. Th…

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5 Ways To Bring Spring Into Your House

Spring is here! If you want to get a head start on the season, and push away winter's doldrums, then these five projects have your name on them. Plants will blossom, leaves will bud, warm days will …

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The World’s Most Beautiful Greenhouse

Babylonstoren hotel in South Africa comes close to paradise. It is one of those faraway places that gives you instant wanderlust. Its latest addition is an impressive greenhouse, where greens and p…

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It’s National Gardening Month: Go Plant Something!

Not only does April honor Earth Day but also growing plants -- that's right, April is National Garden Month. Each year, the National Gardening Association (NGA) sponsors National Garden Month to encou…

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Wild Ramps: A (Fragile) Seasonal Delicacy

It's wild ramp season here in New York state's beautiful Hudson Valley. Time to start seeking out these elusive, delicious plants that come but once a year... In my opinion, nothing rivals the…

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Lemon Balm: An Easy-To-Grow Herb with Medicinal Qualities

A member of the mint family, lemon balm ("Melissa officinalis") is an easy-to-grow herb treasured for its lemony scent and medicinal qualities. Popularized in the Middle Ages as an herbal remedy, it…

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Dandelion: Weed or Medicinal Powerhouse?

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a bad reputation as nothing more than a pesky week. Like most other weeds that people regard as a mere nuisance, dandelion has scientifically-proven medicinal pro…

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10 Sensational Spring Superfoods

There are so many things I love about spring but one of my favorites is the fresh food that starts popping up. Here are some of my favorite spring superfoods: Fiddleheads—The young, coiled shoots …

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The Secret to a Great Tomato Harvest

When you think of robust tomatoes, you probably think about nice healthy soil, maybe trellises or stakes, and maybe, I don't know, hardy heirloom seeds. What probably does not come to mind right aw…

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12 Fascinating Facts About Tulips

Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. I love their elegant lines, rich waxy colors and intriguing history. I also find great delight in the spring when winter's snow and chill finally gives way to th…

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