Deborah J. Benoit
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Ask a Master Gardener: Tomato trivia!
We purchase them at the market. We dine on them in salads and sauces. Some of us indulge in the joy of growing our own at home, but…
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Ask a Master Gardener: Flowers in the veggie garden
There’s no denying they’re pretty, but did you know there are practical reasons to plant flowers among the vegetables in your garden?
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Ask a Master Gardener: Chickens in the garden
There’s more to consider than fresh eggs when raising chickens at home. For gardeners, that includes keeping both chickens and plants safe and productive.
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Ask a Master Gardener: All about growing hellebores
If you’re looking for an early-blooming, low-maintenance plant for your garden, look no further. A hellebore just might check off several requirement boxes on your plant wish list.
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Ask a Master Gardener: What exactly is vanilla?
Most of us recognize that little brown bottle on the spice shelf that imparts a wonderful fragrance and flavor to baked goods and beverages. It’s a staple in…
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Ask a Master Gardener: How to attract bluebirds
Spring is just around the corner. With its arrival, bluebirds will be returning north from their winter migration to the southeastern United States and Mexico. If you’re lucky,…
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Ask a Master Gardener: Valentine’s Day flowers
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show those we care for just how much they mean to us. Often, that means a gift of flowers. Throughout history…
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Ask a master gardener: Know your zones
If you’ve purchased perennial plants or started them from seed, you’ve likely seen notations such as “hardy to zone 5” or “USDA Zones 4a-9b” on the package or…
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Ask a master gardener: Growing greens in winter
There’s nothing like creating a salad of freshly harvested greens you’ve grown yourself from seed.
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Ask a Master Gardener: Beneath the mistletoe
The mention of mistletoe evokes images of a seasonal kissing ball adorned with its leaves and berries or of someone sneaking a kiss beneath a sprig of mistletoe…