How to Freeze Basil: Preserve That Summer Flavor to Enjoy Later

Canning corn is a wonderful way to enjoy the summer’s bounty all year round. In this article, I’ll show you exactly how to do it in a few easy steps.

Watering spider plants correctly is key to keeping them healthy and looking their best.

Freezing tomatillos is a great way to preserve them so you have some on hand whenever you need them.

Russian sage is easy to care for and fun to grow in any perennial flower bed or landscaping.

Winter and Summer Pears: What’s the Difference?

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Canning squash is a simple process that allows you to enjoy your homegrown bounty all year round.

Around here we’re not fans of the f-word. No, not that f-word. We’re talking about FALL. In our minds that cooler weather is still a long way off, so we’ve decided to celebrate the dog days of summer by talking about plants that really put on a show in August. When much of the garden is looking tired and bedraggled, these plants add a colorful punch to the scene. Some unexpected perennials and shrubs dominate our lists and for those who have been demanding it—Peter is back with his take on the end of summer. In true Peter fashion though, he’ll be discussing ice cream and…the solar system? Well, his segment will be entertaining, that’s for sure.

Even if you’re short of space, you can grow herbs in pots and get a sufficient harvest. Most cooking herbs like parsley, thyme, oregano, cilantro, mint, sage, rosemary, marjoram, chives, and fennel are easier to grow than other edible plants.

Even the most well-planned border can look a bit shabby or even colorless by mid to late summer. Gaps can occur for many reasons, such as long summer heat waves, extended periods of drought, or—as is my case this year—an unexplained overpopulation of rabbits. There is one more common reason: It’s easy for us gardeners to fall into the trap of buying perennials that bloom earlier in the summer, as that is when most of us visit garden centers, and we are more tempted into buying plants already in bloom rather than something that doesn’t bloom until later.

Repotting aloe vera is very simple, even for beginners. In this post, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about replanting your aloe vera, with step-by-step instructions.

David Tsay