I just previewed an exciting line of compact vegetable plants, ideal for growing in containers. You don’t have to worry about supporting mile-long tomato or cucumber vines, because these new varieties stay compact by design!

If you’re growing herbs for Italian cuisine, you must include oregano. When you think of that distinct flavor in pizza or spaghetti sauce,  you are recalling oregano!

Harvest artichoke buds before they flower or you’ll end up with a mouth full of sores! As the artichoke bud matures on the stem, the tight cluster opens to reveal an iridescent, violet flower full of thistles and thorns. In case you didn’t know, the artichokes we grill,…

Enjoy this video about cocktail gardening and instructions on how to grow mint, basil and cilantro for your favorite drinks! I taped this segment for my new “Way to Grow” video series where I teach two young women how to garden,  grow food and create original garden crafts using…

“Edible Plants: Can I Eat It” is a great video for some of you Foodies who are just starting out as gardeners.