Author: Becky Calvert

Green Gardening | Best Practices that Are Good for the Earth and Your Yard

There are many reasons why making your garden more eco-friendly is a good idea: It reduces your impact...

Plants, like humans, do best when they have friends. And just like humans, particular plants get...

Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are ubiquitous this time of year. Available in a wide array of shapes,...

Flowers don’t just add color, interest and complexity to your garden; they can do the same for your...

With the advent of cooler temperatures, the fresh herbs we’ve grown accustomed to snipping from our...

With the heat of summer fading behind us, fall is a great time to pack up a picnic and enjoy the...

There is a special sort of magic in the garden at twilight on summer evenings. As the fireflies come...

The English cottage garden dates back to the late 14th century, when it is believed they popped up...

Pruning is one of those gardening tasks that can be fraught with uncertainty. It’s all about the...

When winter arrives, unassuming evergreens like hollies take center stage in the garden. With their...