Jordan Laio

Strawberries are one of the gardener's favorite crops. There is no comparing a fresh-picked, homegrown strawberry to most supermarket fare. Strawberries are also one of the fruits...

There are many reasons a home gardener chooses to start plants from seed rather than buying transplants, according to Megan Jensen, an organic greenhouse manager. “There's something...

Domesticated honeybees have been in the news a lot in recent years because of their mysterious dwindling numbers due to colony collapse disorder. CCD seems to be caused by a cocktail...

Medicinal herbs have a rich tradition of use throughout human history. It is easy and enjoyable for the home gardener to grow her own medicinal herbs, whether on a windowsill or in...

The green landscaping choice is always to go without a manicured lawn, unless it is functional and practical for, say, a play area for kids. But lawns don't otherwise offer many benefits...

The appeal of native plants has grown in recent years as increasing numbers of people have discovered their advantages as ornamentals. This interest was boosted by rebates from various...

Tomatoes are members of the nightshade family and, being natives of the South America, generally like conditions hot and dry. If you live in a warmer climate, you may already have tomato...

Spring has sprung, as the saying goes, and it's time to start growing vegetables! If you're a beginning gardener, here are some tips and advice from urban farmer and gardening consultant...

You know the classic poisonous plants: poison ivy and poison oak (their names give them away). Stinging nettle also has been given a bad rap (yet, despite its name, it's a fantastically...

Spices and herbs have a long history of use for their aromas and disinfectant powers. For instance, the herbs marjoram, rosemary, and thyme were scattered on the floor at festive occasions...