Coloring Page for the Kids: Columbine

This weekend we have a new coloring page for your children (or you!) to enjoy, courtesy of Abigail. Download it from this page.

Vegetable Victory Garden Webinar by Charlie Nardozzi

In honor of Earth Day, and to support those new gardeners trying vegetable gardening for the first time due to the pandemic, Charlie is offering this free 1-hour long webinar all about the basics of vegetable gardening. It includes information on siting the garden, soil, vegetable varieties, planting schemes, maintenance, and more.

Rein in Storm Water with a Rain Garden

When a thunderstorm unleashes a torrent of rain, all that water landing on impervious surfaces like roofs, driveways, and walkways often runs off into the nearest storm drain and from there eventually to local waterways, or it goes directly into nearby streams, rivers, and lakes. Even when the rain lands on lawns, gardens, or other vegetated surfaces, so much comes down so quickly in a thunderstorm that much of the needed water runs off rather than soaking into the ground.

Dividing Perennials

When an established perennial produces fewer flowers, or the center of the plant looks sickly while the margins thrive, it could be time to divide the plant.

Tomato Hornworm

This pest is found throughout the United States. These large, fat caterpillars feed voraciously on the leaves and fruits of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes.

To Your Health

What we can do now to protect the health of ourselves, our families and our communities? Let's look to the garden.

Choosing Tomato Varieties

If you're just starting out in a small backyard or community garden, try growing only a few tomato plants at

Weeds: Dandelion

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial weed with a strong taproot that can make itself at home almost anywhere. No lawn or garden can escape dandelion seeds that blow on the wind from spring to fall.

Drought Tolerant Annuals

No matter where you live, water is a precious resource. Some of us need to conserve more actively than others, but none of us would willingly waste water. So why not plant drought tolerant flowering annuals? In addition to saving on your water bill, you'll spend less time on garden maintenance.