Nancy Szerlag

Because this member of the allium family needs a long growing season, here in Michigan garlic must be planted in fall and late October is prime time.

By placing them in a shadier location for a couple of weeks, they will begin to get used to living with less sunlight.

A record-setting early November snowstorm followed by frigid single-digit temperatures caught everyone by surprise, but especially gardeners and homeowners.

The other good news is the young turnip greens I’ll be harvesting are also tasty, healthful and good for use in salads and cooked dishes.

In response to the newest twist in the COVID-19 pandemic, I am again choosing to play the part of what I call “home alone Joan.”

There’s no time like the present to order your seed supplies this year.

While many seed catalogs and gardening books suggest most seeds remain viable for only a season or two, in fact many varieties remain viable for years.

Mold can grow on plants when the weather is unpredictable but there are measures that can be taken to revive them.

Cutting back the garden can enrich the soil.

Now is a perfect time to strategize and plan on what you want to grow.

This professional grade handheld sprayer will make my gardening and cleaning jobs a lot easier.