Foundation Fundamentals | Set the Stage with Plants March 31, 2021 Becky Calvert Foundation plantings help anchor a house to the surrounding landscape, softening the edges of the... Continue reading
Forcing Blooms | Bring Early Spring Inside January 29, 2021 Becky Calvert With most plants sitting dormant this time of year, the winter months can be short on freshly cut... Continue reading
Winter’s Landscapes | Conifers Offer Majestic Trees and Shrubs October 29, 2020 Becky Calvert While many conifers are evergreen, not all evergreens are conifers. Nor are all conifers evergreen.... Continue reading
1, 2, 3 Times! | Multiseason Foliage and Flora in the Garden August 31, 2020 Becky Calvert Just as there are four seasons to the year, there are four seasons to gardening—each season featuring... Continue reading
Green Gardening | Best Practices that Are Good for the Earth and Your Yard May 31, 2020 Becky Calvert There are many reasons why making your garden more eco-friendly is a good idea: landscaping using... Continue reading
Winning Combinations | Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden March 31, 2020 Becky Calvert Plants, like humans, do best when they have friends. And just like humans, particular plants get... Continue reading
The Great Pumpkin | So Much More Than Just a Squash August 28, 2019 Becky Calvert Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are ubiquitous this time of year. Available in a wide array of shapes,... Continue reading
Organic vs. Local vs. Natural vs. Conventional | What is Worthy of the Splurge? March 31, 2019 Becky Calvert There seem to be a multitude of labels on food these days and decoding what they all mean can be... Continue reading
Incredible Edible Blooms | Flower Power for the Palate January 31, 2019 Becky Calvert Flowers don’t just add color, interest and complexity to your garden; they can do the same for your... Continue reading
The Spice of Life | Flavor That’s Good for You October 31, 2018 Becky Calvert With the advent of cooler temperatures, the fresh herbs we’ve grown accustomed to snipping from our... Continue reading