Tips for Growing Basil in Fall and Winter

There’s a lot of different types of squash out there, from tiny little pattypans to massive pumpkins, and all of them have slightly different colors, flavors, and textures from one another.So you’d think with all the variety out there, it would

The first summer I lived in Alaska, my neighbors brought over a bouquet of enormous, lush pink flowers that I had never seen before. Set in vases against the green walls in my home, I could’ve stared at them for hours.I soon learned that peonies (Paeonia

Most gardeners know that brussels sprouts prefer cool temperatures, but these tiny wannabe cabbages take the concept of cold-weather gardening to the next level.With the right care, you can grow a fresh

If you want to start your spring garden early, or you simply desire some cheerful, indoor blooms, why not try growing violets indoors?These charming members of the Violagenus possess on

Johnny-jump-ups are one of my favorite flowers because they pop up everywhere, placing them among the easiest blooms to grow. They’re determined to flourish.Here’s an example: One year, I grew a container of t

Ornamental grasses add unique color, motion, and texture throughout the garden, and these low-maintenance plants are also well-suited to container growth.Cultivation in planters and pots is a smart w

I love those funny jokes about spinach. You know, the ones where people poke fun at the way you can put an entire bag of spinach in a pan to saute, but you’ll only have a teaspoon of the green once it’s done cooking?Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration –

While David Austin may have set the standard for modern rose growers, Knock Out roses totally changed the landscape.Those of you who remember gardens in the ‘80s

Boysenberries, Rubus ursinus x R. idaeus, are tasty hybrid berries that typically grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.I’m in Zone 4, and it is admittedly audaci

Rembrandt tulips are literally the stuff of legend.They represent some of the most expensi

If you’ve fallen in love with bird of paradise plants but live in a cold climate, you can grow these tropical beauties indoors as houseplants.Given enough sunlight and the righ

Every spring, I hold my breath and watch the flower beds at the front of the house.The first year that I lived in my little red Alaska home