Culinary Herbs
Want to know the secret to a garden bursting with flavor? Loam wasn’t built in a day, and neither is your herb garden. I pack a ton into this class. Heck, I’ll talk about everything from [...]
Out of the Box Container Gardening
Hit me with your best pot! Whether you have a patio garden or acres of land, container gardens are flexible while adding a bit of intimacy to your outside space. You can grow fruits, vegetables, herbs [...]
Gardening for the Five Senses
Want to know how to turn a charming garden into a breathtaking garden? Simple. An extraordinary garden engages all of your senses—not just sight (which is still important!). The smallest of things can transport us back [...]
All About Dahlias
I’ve grown dahlias for as long as I can remember. They were a staple in my mother’s garden, and now in mine. Dahlias are such showstoppers that I have to pinch myself to remember that all [...]
Addicted to Scented Geraniums
There’s a reason my little farm grows—and sells out—of all our scented geraniums every season...it’s because pelargoniums (fancy-shamcy, technically-correct term for scented geraniums) are da bomb! Think of a scratch-n-sniff sticker—except with plants. Let me introduce [...]
Veggies 101
Lettuce turnip the beet! Growing your own food is incredibly rewarding—plus you cannot beat the flavor of a homegrown tomato! Let me break it down and show you how easy it is to grow your own [...]
Terrariums: Growing Under Glass
From conception to completion, let me show you how design, construct and maintain your “garden in a glass.” We’ll start with the basics: terrarium type, composition, container, media and plant selection. It’s important to pair the [...]
Secrets to Seed Starting Success
Let the rooting begin! Take the mystery out of seed starting with tried-and-true, fool- proof sowing techniques. Get your garden up and running with everything you need to know from my favorite seed-starting soil recipes, to [...]
Tomato-Palooza
Get sauce-y with me and let’s talk tomatoes! I’ve been growing tomatoes for over 20 years and I’m ready to share all my secrets, tips and tricks. The key to tasty, productive tomatoes is successful seed [...]
Growing an Organic Kitchen Garden
Going organic feels good from your head to-ma-toes. Who doesn’t want a garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables, deeply aromatic herbs and bright, beautiful flowers without chemicals? This is not a trick question. All it [...]