By Cindy Gilberg On a typical day in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden, butterflies sip nectar, birds devour seeds and berries, bees buzz, dragonflies dart and hummingbirds nest. Native grasses and flowers sway in the breeze – a visual symphony of … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon Swiss chard, also know as chard or silverbeet (Beta vulgaris var. cicla), is one of my favorite and easiest greens growing in my garden. Feather-shaped, slightly ruffled green arms are held up by brightly colored pink, red … Continue reading
By Steffie Littlefield Tomatoes are totally the most popular vegetable to grow in one’s own garden. The reason is simple, store-bought tomatoes cannot even compete with the flavor, beauty and satisfaction of home-grown tomatoes. This single vegetable keeps farmer’s markets … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg There is a specific smell to spring, especially in our woodlands, that I can only describe as ‘spring green’. It is the awakening of not only emerging plants but of the microorganisms in the soil that hasten … Continue reading
