Many garden products, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, are not sustainable and potentially cause environmental issues if they’re used incorrectly. You also need to be extra careful if ...

With the first day of spring, March 20, now here, it is time to sweep the cobwebs from the tools in the garden shed and start planting!

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable garden for good.

This column was originally published in August 2010. It is being republished posthumously as a tribute to Ovelman, who passed ...

If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the ...

It’s the time of year when we champ at the bit, ready to rear out of the gates. However, the skill with early-season gardening is not to go too soon; launching into planting before the frosts have ...

We are taking applications for the 2026 Master Gardener Training. The 2026 Fairfield County Master Gardener Class will consist of a few-person classes, plus the hybrid Master Gardener online training ...

What do I need to do with my gardening hand tools to prepare for storage over winter? Tools will last longer and function better for many seasons if they are properly prepared and cleaned before ...