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If you’re looking for a plant that’s as pretty as it is useful, anise is a great contender.  Pimpinella anisum, commonly known as Anise, is an herb that is mainly grown for its fruit,...

There are a number of gardening adages, old wives' tales, sage advice--whatever you call it, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Every gardener you’ve ever met has an opinion about what...

With summer heat waves rocking even normally mild climate regions these days, picking the right plants that can survive the heat while needing less water is key to keeping your garden from shriveling...

I’ll let you in on a little secret: not having a garden can be hazardous to your health! It sounds crazy, but it’s true – and for more reasons than you might think. So, why should you...

If you haven’t been to a seed swap yet, I highly recommend that you make that a priority. Seed swaps are kind of like a potluck for the gardening community–just one big party celebrating...

Gardening in a cold-climate zone is tough. Not only is our growing season much shorter (and our winters much longer) than warmer zones, but the cold limits the plants that we can grow as many...