Be a Savvy Seed Sower Seeds are not all the same. They don’t look the same and they don’t germinate in the same ways or even in the same timeframe. To break dormancy and germinate a seed needs moisture combined with temperatures in the correct range for them to grow. Yet, growing from seed isRead more

How to create your own pollinator-friendly garden using AAS Winners Having a diverse and significant population of bees, butterflies and other pollinators in the garden is an indicator of success in providing for their needs! Written/Photos by Mark Dwyer Landscape Prescriptions by MD Many All-America Selections (AAS) Winners are “pollinator magnets”.  Having the benefit ofRead more

Amazing and Delicious New Tomato Varieties for Your Garden What is your favorite vegetable to grow? If you’re like most gardeners, tomatoes are at the top of the list. It’s understandable because a fresh-picked tomato tastes a million times better than any purchased at a large volume grocery store. So whether you want small yellowRead more

Try something new! It’s always fun to grow and share the newest varieties in your garden and All-America Selections is here to help. Not only are these varieties new to the market, but each was trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grew them next to comparisons that were already considered best-in-class. TheseRead more

For easy, beautiful flower enjoyment, perennials are always a great option.   Sometimes, getting perennials that prosper year after year, can be a challenge. Drum roll, please… Enter the first-ever herbaceous perennials to win our All-America Selections (AAS) winners award, Echinacea Sombrero® Baja Burgundy and Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush. AAS Perennial Trials Are LocatedRead more

Okay, guys, let’s get down to business. We don’t have hours and hours to spend in the garden. We don’t want wimpy annuals that push out a few blooms and then wither away at the first sign of summer. We don’t need our summer picnics to be remembered for vegetables that taste flat and feelRead more

WOW Your Guests With Unique Vegetables  By Melinda Myers Make your next gathering one to remember by including a few unique vegetables on the relish tray, as a side dish or for dessert. Your guests will be “wowed” not only because you grew your own ingredients, but because of the unique shape, color or flavor ofRead more

Yes, You Can Have it All: Creating a beautiful and edible garden! We all dream of having the beautiful, lush flower gardens that we see in magazines. But practicality is also part of gardening; we want to grow fresh food for our families too. Well, you can have both! Think of using flowers to supplementRead more

Give the Gift of Award-Winning Flowers for Mother’s Day By Melinda Myers Give mom a gift that provides beauty all season long with minimal care. A basket, container or garden bed filled with these award-winning annuals is sure to generate a smile and enjoyment all summer long. If mom likes to garden… Marigold Super HeroRead more

The All-America Selections Regional Awards ARE A BIG DEAL!   With March Madness behind us, regional awards have been on my mind. Regionals in sports tend to be the lead-up to the Big Dance, the big award, the major victory. It’s the ribbon before the trophy. It’s definitely a big deal, at least until theRead more