A Journal of Gardening

Why Earthworms Are Every Gardener's Best Friend If you ask a seasoned gardener how to tell whether soil is healthy, they may not talk about fertilizer, pH levels, or expensive soil tests. Instead, the … read more

Why Wildflowers Belong Near Vegetable Gardens There was a time when vegetable gardens rarely stood alone. Wildflowers drifted along fence lines. Bees floated lazily between squash blossoms and bloomin … read more

Why Old Gardens Smelled Different There is something many people remember about old gardens that is difficult to explain until they experience it again for themselves. They smelled alive. Warm tomato … read more

Why Old Southern Gardens Rarely Had Bare Soil If you walked through many old Southern gardens generations ago, you likely would not have seen rows of exposed dirt baking beneath the summer sun. Instea … read more

The Forgotten Vegetables Making a Comeback in Southern Gardens There was a time when Southern gardens were filled with vegetables that carried stories from one generation to the next. Seeds were saved … read more