05/23/2013 - Grafted Tomatoes and Eggplant
I always make it a point to try something new in my garden every year. Although it usually means I'm going to grow some new variety of radish or a veggie I haven't grown before (like peanuts or salsify), this year the "new" item in my garden is going to be grafted tomatoes and grafted eggplants.

05/16/2013 - Eastern Spruce Galls
I was out working in the yard the other day and I noticed some funky growths on the small spruce tree we planted a few years ago.

05/09/2013 - Identifying Leafcutter Bees
Ever since reading The Xerces Society's guide "Attracting Native Pollinators," I've been bee-obsessed

05/02/2013 - Garden Versus Groundhog
There is so much to do this time of year! I've been busy mulching all my beds and planting more spring crops. The first planting of radish and lettuce are already up, and I'll probably have radish ready for harvest in another week or so—but I have a problem.

04/25/2013 - The Chicks Are Here!
Our babies have arrived! Last week, my son and I went to pick out our newest family members—seven little peeps.

04/18/2013 - Expand Your Garden with Rooted Cuttings
Starting new plants from stem cuttings is a fun and easy way to propagate them. Many herbs and common perennials, along with geraniums, impatiens, fuchsias, heliotrope, lantana and many other plants, are easy to root indoors.

04/11/2013 - Annual Pruning and Staking
I finally made it out into the garden this week to cut back some of my perennials. Right now is the perfect time here in Pennsylvania—and in many other parts of the country—to cut down ornamental grasses and last year's perennial stalks.

04/04/2013 - Gardener's Tip: Properly Space Small Seeds
Now that the weather is finally warming up a bit, I plan to head to the garden this weekend to plant some seeds of several cool-weather crops.

03/28/2013 - Pest Alert: Asparagus Beetles
It's time to head out and cut back last year's asparagus ferns. Asparagus pruning is one of my least favorite springtime chores, but it's also one of the most essential.

03/21/2013 - 2 Spiraling Plants
I'm a serious sucker for interesting plants, especially those with funky growth habits. I've recently been introduced to two different plants that have the most intriguing growth habits: the spiral.