You can harvest chives more than once, and herbs in their first year of growth actually thrive after being cut a few times. Freshly harvested chives can be kept fresh in a glass container for up to 10 ...

If you planted a garden this year, you likely have noticed some hard work beginning to pay off in July as plants are producing fruits and vegetables. But how do you know when it is the best time to ...

Milkweed is a fantastic plant for pollinators, and one particularly adored by Monarch butterflies. But the Monarchs' population is declining, and gardeners need to stand up and do whatever they can to ...

Summer is great for a lot of reasons, but one of my personal favorites is the garden season. Since I started gardening a few years ago, I love having fresh, homegrown herbs and vegetables to use with ...

Question. We planted sweet potatoes in May. When will they be ready to harvest, and how do we care for the potatoes? Answer. You have been producing a great summer crop that needs about 120 days to ...

The summer is now in full swing, and although I have started to harvest my broad beans and zucchini, there is still a golden window left to sow and grow many other vegetables and herbs. With plenty of ...

Somehow it’s almost fall (in case those of you in the sweltering heat didn’t notice, or, like me in Ventura, are still waiting for summer...), and I have a long list of plant-related activities and ...