Moss in the City — William Moss

Rewards and challenges of gardening in cities and small spaces.
NEW for September! Welcoming Migratory Birds Fall is for planting. The light is still strong and the temperatures mild. It's an ideal time for settling in many plants because they can establish a good ... more >>

Edible Landscaping — Charlie Nardozzi

Ideas for growing an abundance of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers.
NEW for October! Season Extenders There's a chill in the air and the garden is slowing down. While fall usually signals the time to pull annual plants and cut back perennials, it's also a time when, with a little effort, you can take steps to extend your growing season ... more >>

Celebrating the Seasons — Rebecca Kolls

Creative ideas, crafts, and decorations for every season.
NEW for October! Wrapping Up the Season I'll be wrapping up the season in more ways than one: This will be my last Celebrating the Seasons newsletter for the National Gardening Association. It's been a pleasure ... more >>

National News

Wild ginger (Asarum) is a favorite ground cover and woodland plant for shade gardens, especially those located under high deciduous tree canopies. Now from China comes a new cousin of wild ... more news >>

Tip of the Week

Store Apples
To store apples for winter use, keep only bruise-and blemish-free fruits and store in a humid basement or root cellar. Check periodically for spoilage. Apples keep well for about 6 months at temperatures between 32F and 45F.