Posts by Jon M

It’ll happen when you least expect it. Your plants will be growing beautifully, and you feel like you have this whole gardening thing under control. And then – out of nowhere – you see...

If you’ve ever had a fresh heirloom tomato, you already understand why they can go for five dollars a pound at the farmer’s market – the taste is unbeatable. Once you’ve had a homegrown...

Plant netting has many uses in the garden, but keeping pests (both animals and insects) at bay is one of the most important uses. So, what is plant netting?  Plant netting is a protective...

You've heard about the plight of the poor bees and butterflies. Hundreds of millions of native pollinators are dying every year because their habitat is being developed and food sources are getting...

A tomato tree is not what it sounds like.  A tomato tree (Tamarillo) is not the same as a tomato plant – it is a separate species with branches, leaves, flowers, and fruit that are very...

I know you’ve heard about green rooftop bars or maybe you’ve seen pictures of the Phipps Conservatory Edible Rooftop Garden in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You might be wondering what all the fuss...