Sure, Bambi is cute, but her appetite can just about ruin a garden. You don’t want the poor thing dead, just gone. OK, so what really works? And, while we’re at it, what works with Peter Rabbit and his family, too? This is the place to discuss those annoying critters, even if they were ‘here’ first! Goodbye, cuties!

Perennials are the backbone of any garden. Whether you’re thinking about new plantings or trying to nurture mature plants, this is a ‘must read’. You’ll learn from a seasoned veteran. Plant ‘em and done, indeed!

Crisp asparagus, mouthwatering tomatoes, crunchy carrots, even juicy berries. You don’t have to be a vegan to appreciate the value of good tasting vegetables. Ellen Wells, our Just Veggies blogger, talks about her experiences in starting them, planting them, growing them, and best of all, eating them. Yum, yum!

No one promised you a bed of roses, did they? Well then, make one of your own! Marci Martin, our resident rosarian, is passionate about roses, and she’s happy to share her knowledge about which varieties to select, how to decide when and where to plant, and the best-practices for nurturing the plants that need it most.

Flower boxes, baskets, pots, tubs, barrels, you name it, but if it will hold dirt, you can grow something in it! Of course, gardening in containers requires specialized knowledge. That's because the soil is quickly depleted, it's easy to over-water, and quite often the amount of appropriate sunlight is an issue. Sue Speichert, author, ex-gardening magazine publisher and former nursery owner, shares her lifetime of container gardening experience with us in each article.

Who doesn’t love vegetable soup or a great salad? It’s even better when the ingredients are harvested from a garden of your own design, one that’s beautiful as well as productive. Join Jennifer in learning how to nurture, prepare and consume fresh produce. It may positively impact your whole life!