A new variety of basil called Everleaf Lemon is the winner of the National Garden Bureau’s (NGB) “Professional’s Choice” Green Thumb Award in the Edibles category. The Green Thumbs recognize new plant varieties and gardening products that, according the NGB, “meet rigorous criteria including uniqueness, innovation, problem-solving and overall appeal to gardeners. In Everleaf’s ...
Listen | Edible GardeningWith container gardening becoming more and more commonplace for folks growing vegetables, I thought I would tell you about a new line of award-winning containers that you might consider for the upcoming gardening season. The new collection of planters called the Crescent Too Circular Positive Planter Collection from Crescent Garden is the winner of ...
Listen | Edible GardeningA new winterish squash variety called Thriller may be your new favorite fall décor item. And when it has finished its decorative duties, serve it up as a tasty side dish. Thriller, an F1 hybrid bred by the folks at Sakata Seed America, is one of just a handful of vegetable varieties that won a ...
Listen | Edible GardeningGreen Lightening Squash is one of a handful of vegetables that were recently presented with the All-America Selections Award for 2025. It’s actually the second squash to receive the National Award for an edible variety this year. But unlike that other squash (you can read about Squash Thriller here), Green Lightening is a summer squash, ...
Listen | Edible GardeningIn recent years, there has been significant decline in pollinator populations. Why does this matter? Plants which produce seeds need to be pollinated for a number of reasons: to maintain genetic diversity, reproduce, and to develop fruit. Almost all food crops rely on pollination. Without pollinators, the earth's ecosystem isn't sustainable. And I don't know ...
Listen | Container GardeningTo grow tomatoes in containers, choose a large, well-draining pot, use a high-quality potting mix, and provide ample sunlight.
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