With spring in full swing, most gardeners already have their gardens in, farmer’s markets are opening up, and even the...

I never had the kind of grandmother who baked all through the day in a red and white checkered apron...

Fewer things are more aggravating to a gardener than walking out to check the crops and finding some pest has...

Honey is believed to be the first natural sweetener used. There are records of its use by cave dwellers.  But...

Caraway seed is the chief spice used in savory dishes in traditional European cooking. A strong aromatic, it is a...

There are two different plants that bear the common name bee balm: Monarda Didyma and Monarda Fistulosa. Both are grown...

The “three sisters” garden is a gardening technique taken from our Native American forefathers. It is a tradition where corn,...

Making essential oils is done by extracting the natural oils from herbs and/or flowers. These extractions can be made with...

The last winter crops are in from the garden, and in spite of mild weather in some parts, it may...

All gardens need to be pollinated, and bees are the usual suspects for this task. Unfortunately, they are seriously lacking...