All Posts In My Garden

I grew the biggest blackberries of my life—and discovered that success in the garden isn’t always the same as satisfaction.

An aphid problem, a bag of ladybugs, and a new perspective on spreading your wings.

Ladybugs are helpful in the garden—but they have a mind of their own. Here are ideas to attract them and how to spot look-alikes.

I made pickles as a coping strategy. Years later, I learned that preserving food also requires honesty—and a little math.

Too much zucchini, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes? A dehydrator turns them into pantry gold.

In the garden, the answer depends on what you’re trying to do with it.