In the Garden: How to avoid tree root conflicts

In the Garden: Enjoy the flavor of homegrown herbs year-round

Add homegrown flavor to meals with garden fresh herbs that will elevate any dish. Continue enjoying them well past the end of the season by preserving favorites to use in winter meals. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed for cooking or garnishing a favorite dish throughout

In the Garden: How to manage aphids, a common garden insect

If you garden, you have likely encountered aphids on trees, shrubs or other garden plants in your landscape. Identifiable by their small teardrop-shaped bodies with cornicles, the two tail pipe-like structures that protrude from their back end. They come in a variety of colors, with or without wings,

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