Heather Buckner

As an easy to grow perennial that can produce reliable crops of sweet and juicy fruits each year, it’s no wonder the blueberry is a popular choice for home gardeners.Occasionally, these relatively l

Why buy new seeds every season when your favorites are already waiting for you, right outside in your garden?Collecting and saving or planting flower seeds is such a satisfying way to apprec

One of my favorite summer activities is roaming through the woodlands near my home in Vermont, foraging for lowbush blueberries.A few summers ago, I decided to bring the berries to me and planted severa

Morning glories, Ipomoea purpurea, are quick-growing vines, popular for their colorful flowers that open each morning from summer until the first frost of fall.Reaching between six and 10 feet in height,

Living in a northern climate with long cold winters, I am always looking for dramatic indoor plants to liven up my home.With its elegant, arching fronds, the areca palm add

You may have heard talk about the benefits of elderberries, or even come across elderberry syrup on the shelf of your local health food store. But you likely never heard anything about the flowers.We link to vendors to help you find relevan

Does the threat of cold weather and the changing of the seasons bring a tear to your eye? Pre-winter blues got you down?Just because it’s turned crisp and co

Calendula is one of my very favorite herbs to grow in the garden. The bright, cheerful flowers provide a splash of color in the autumn months and bring light to even the dreariest of chilly days.On crisp fall mornings, I like to stroll through

Looking to start seeds indoors, improve conditions for houseplants, or protect tender perennials during colder months?Constructing an indoor mini greenhouse is a

Autumn is my favorite time of year! As the air becomes crisp and fresh, I find myself reenergized and geared up for a second round of gardening.For me, growing crops in the fall has become a fantastic way

The large, eye catching blooms of amaryllis, Hippeastrum x hybridum, can add astonishing color to the garden and make for perfect indoor displays.Suitable for outdoor cultivation in

Spider plants are an attractive and easy to care for houseplant, which makes them a popular choice for indoor gardening.If you are like me, however, and t

Mimicking conditions of the natural environment in your design is a great way to encourage a home garden to thrive.Plants don’t grow in neat rows in the wild. They are

Are you sick of mowing all the time? Why not replace that time consuming, resource draining lawn with a beautiful meadow of low-growing chamomile?Perfect for slopes and other hard to

The stunningly unique blooms of amaryllis can add dramatic color to your home and garden.Native to South America, tropi

I am a serious fan of hibiscus tea, and while a quality box of tea bags can do the trick in a pinch, there is nothing quite like a fresh batch of ice cold jamaica made with flowers grown and dried right at home.We link to vendors to help you find relev

Not ready to put your garden to bed just yet?Luckily, gardening doesn’t have to end

Why spend the money on a bunch of flimsy plastic Halloween decorations when you could just grow your own?Nature is full of plants with creepy colors, twisting vines, and spiky st

Nothing completes a homemade soup or salad like a sprig of aromatic parsley fresh out of the garden. Low-maintenance once established, this often finicky herb does take a bit of patience to get started.Whether you live in a warm

Living in a cold climate doesn’t mean you have to miss out on colorful flowers in your garden.While the growing season may be shorter, by sel

Asparagus is one of those crops that requires a decent dose of patience to grow.This perennial veggie takes a few years before you ca

I’ll never understand why garlic scapes aren’t more popular. Outside of the community of garlic growers, most people I talk to have never even heard of them!Most grocery stores don’t sell them

If you are looking to spice up your garden and grow something new this year, look no further than the rutabaga!We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, 

One of the things I was most eager for when I became a homeowner was finally having the space and time to grow my own fruit and nut trees.I was especially excited when I lear

Angelica archangelica is a striking biennial herb that I absolutely love.Tall, upright stems wit

While brussels sprouts may get a bad rap in some culinary circles, they don’t fare so poorly in my household.On the contrary, my family wi

Cabbage plants grow firm, round heads surrounded by large, loose outer foliage.Tying up the outer leaves is not a

I just love hazelnuts. The buttery crunch of the toasted nuts is so delicious that I decided I better start growing and harvesting my own.Lucky for me, growing

When I began my studies as an herbalist, I was immediately drawn to wanting to learn more about motherwort.This medicinal herb has a reputation for redu

Kohlrabi is a vegetable that really deserves more attention.In addition to its deliciously crisp bulbs, the plant produces l

Turnips are typically an easy and productive crop to grow in the spring or fall garden. Both the leafy tops and roots are edible, nutritious, and can be stored and eaten in a variety of ways.While relatively low maintenance, early bolting

Ready for your best harvest ever? Learning how to prune blackberry bushes is an important part of growing a successful crop.In addition to keeping berry brambles

Catnip is a flowering perennial in the Nepeta genus.This easy-to-grow herb makes a valuable addi

Bottlebrush plants are popular for their colorful bristly blooms that continue all through the summer.Hummingbirds certainly seem to love them!And with

Nepeta is a genus of flowering perennials in the mint family, including popular herbs such as catnip and Faassen’s catmint.Many feature attractive aromatic foliage a

I am the kind of gardener who tends to get overexcited and take on too much, and then I become overwhelmed when there is just too much to do! Does this sound like you?I am therefore always on the lookout for easier ways to do th