Here’s a rundown of popular heirloom tomato varieties. Consider trying some in your garden in 2012.

Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees & Shrubs
by Michael Dirr
951 pages
Timber Press, 2011
List price: $79.95
I’m a little reluctant (and embarrassed) to confess that when I received my review copy of Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees & Shrubs a …

Follow these tips to ensure your gardening tools are in great shape next spring.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here’s a simple list of what I’m thankful for in my garden:
1. Shrubs, especially my ‘Green Velvet’ boxwoods, ‘Mt. Airy’ fothergilla, inkberry holly and dwarf Korean lilac.
2. Our big old …

Question: At the end of every summer a “white film” forms on my ‘Festiva Maxima’ peony and eventually encompasses the plant. The branches are cut off at the ground in early November and put in …

 
The Visitor’s Guide to American Gardens
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp

336 pages
Cool Springs Press, 2011
List price: $19.99
So many gardens, so little time. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a travel guide that compiled all the …

In this video, Tricia from Peaceful Valley explains how and why you would sheet mulch an area of your yard.

Normally I don’t start thinking about next year’s garden until at least after Christmas, but this year is different. It’s not even Thanksgiving but I’ve pretty much decided that I want to expand my growing …

Take note of these cold-season tips to be sure your garden is ready for winter:

What is leaf mold, and why would my garden need it?

I can’t include a photo with this week’s blog post because the subject matter is GONE!