Jessica Walliser

Grow an Evening Garden
Carve out a blissful sanctuary for nights filled with peace and quiet by planting an evening garden.

Flower and Garden Shows Around the Country
Show me the flowers! Flower and garden shows are a great way to kick off the growing season. Here’s the lowdown on the best shows around the nation.

International Garden and Flower Shows
Learn about some of the world’s best flower and garden shows.

Quick Guide: 10 Natural Fertilizers to Improve Crop Production
Boost plant growth sans chemicals by adding one of these natural fertilizers to your garden.

13 Headache-inducing Garden Pests and How to Control Them
You might have seen these pest insects lurking around the garden. Find out how to identify them and keep them off your precious edibles.

6 Homemade Potting Soil Recipes
With the right ingredients on hand, you can mix up your own batch of healthy potting soil.

Biodynamic Farming: Interdependence at its Best
If having a truly sustainable farm is your goal, read on.
Biodynamic® farming might be right for you.

Botanical Pesticides
Call them nature’s avengers - these botanical pesticides that come from the plants themselves are some of the most potent pesticides.

Boutique Pumpkin Varieties
Don’t think a plain orange pumpkin is your only option. Specialty pumpkin varieties turn heads on the farm with their rainbow of colors, textures and styles.

Got Compost?
Who doesn’t know they should be composting by now? But you need to know the compost basics. Here’s the nitty-gritty on why it’s so beneficial to our crops.