In the Garden: Five North American native shrubs for the garden

In the Garden: How to maintain the flavor and freshness of vegetables

Keep homegrown vegetables and those purchased at the farmer’s market fresh and tasting their best. Selecting and harvesting vegetables at their peak and storing them properly will provide maximum flavor and nutritional value from every bite. Check the garden regularly and harvest vegetables as recommended for the best flavor

In the Garden: Boost your health with a garden of cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts

Cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are a few of nature’s detoxifiers. Maximize the benefits with proper care, harvesting and a second planting. Protect existing plantings from caterpillars that eat holes in the leaves of these plants. These worm-like insects are the immature stage of several different moths. Regularly

In the Garden: Grow, prepare and enjoy hot peppers

In the Garden: How to avoid tree root conflicts