The Balcony Microclimate Advantage: Why Zone 6 Urban Gardeners Can Push the Limits

I’ll never forget the winter I visited my niece’s sixth-floor apartment in Philadelphia and saw a thriving rosemary bush on …

After fifty years of tending gardens, I can tell you that the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done wasn’t building …

I’ll never forget the winter I walked out to my front porch and saw nothing but empty, sad-looking pots stacked …

After fifty years of digging in the dirt, I can tell you that few things test a gardener’s patience quite …

After fifty years of container gardening, I can tell you that the single most heartbreaking morning in any gardener’s year …

I love how a small wooden box can turn into a humming, buzzing neighborhood. An insect hotel gives beneficial insects …

Think of hardiness zones as nature’s weatherproofing for your garden. They tell you what usually survives the coldest nights where …

I used to think a spotless yard meant a successful garden. Over the years I learned that a little mess …

For too long we’ve been sold a tidy lie: a perfect lawn at any cost. That green carpet looks neat, …

I worry when I see bright red nectar being sold for hummingbirds. That dye is unnecessary and can harm these …

Native Plants in Pots: Creating a Pollinator Balcony Garden