The Birds and the Bees

Elderberries don’t get much billing in modern gardens, but these attractive plants were common fixtures in early American gardens. In fact, elderberries were so common a century ago that early settlers viewed them as ditch [ … ]

The joys and benefits of gardening go well beyond fresh zucchini bread and homemade tomato sauce. Gardening is a satisfying hobby, a budget saver and a way to ensure fresh, chemical-free produce. Of course, it [ … ]

There is more to gardening than meets the eye. From the viewpoint of one who has never tried growing their own food, it may appear to be simply a case of tilling up some soil, [ … ]