Edible Landscaping
by Valle Novak If your plans revolve around a pretty – mostly ornamental – garden, with flowers and shrubs, and you haven’t the time or…
Green Flowers
by Laurie Brown Green flowers? Leaves are green, yes, and grass is green. But flowers? Yes, there are green flowers, a surprising variety of them,…
Clematis and Peonies
by Valle Novak In the past, I have touted the benefits of vertical gardening and mentioned clematis as a natural for that genre. I always point out…
Companion Planting
by Valle Novak What do you really want from your vegetable garden? Food, or course. But surely, food that’s healthy and safe – and while…
Growing Roses with Idaho Potatoes
Did you know you can grow roses from a cutting? Simply cut healthy stems, place them in large potatoes, and them bury them 3-4 inches…
Tater Facts
by Valle Novak In this article, I bring you a bright ray of sunshine – advice from Pat Van Volkinburg, Advanced Master Gardener, Master Composter,…