The Sweet Spot – Why Zones 5-7 Are Perfect for Growing Almost Any Fruit Tree
I spent years feeling a little sorry for myself as a Zone 5 gardener. My neighbors in Georgia were picking …
Stone Fruit in the North – Growing Plums, Cherries & Hardy Apricots in Zone 4
It was the last week of May, about twenty-two years ago now, and I had spent the whole morning admiring …
Blueberries in Cold Climates – Highbush Varieties That Thrive in Zone 5
I killed three blueberry bushes before I figured out what I was doing wrong. Back in the early 1980s, I …
Beyond Raspberries – 10 Unusual Berry Bushes for Zone 2-3 Gardens
My neighbor Dorothy grew raspberries for forty years. Every summer she’d bring me a little basket — beautiful, sweet, and …
Yes, You Can Grow Fruit Trees in Zone 3: The Cold-Hardy Varieties That Actually Produce
I’ll never forget the look on my neighbor’s face when she saw me hauling bare-root apple trees into my yard …
Container Edibles for Zone 10–11: Grow Your Own Tropical Fruit on a Balcony
After fifty years of growing everything from roses to rutabagas, nothing has brought me more pure delight than the morning …
Year-Round Balcony Gardening in Zone 10: Plants That Never Stop Growing
When I first moved to a Zone 10 climate nearly fifteen years ago, I assumed my gardening life would get …
Tropical Container Gardens in Zone 9: What Actually Survives Year-Round
After fifty-some years of gardening, I can tell you that Zone 9 is one of the most exciting places to …
Beat the Heat: Container Gardening Strategies for Zone 8–9 Summers
After fifty-some years of growing things in pots, I’ll tell you something that took me a painful decade to learn: …
Year-Round Container Plants That Actually Come Back in Zone 7
After fifty years of tending containers on my front porch, back patio, and every step in between, I can say …