Latest by JESSICA DAMIANO

Published on June 24, 2025 - Page 7
Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. It's tempting to reach for a spray bottle, but that shouldn't be our first impulse. Weeds are messengers with...
Published on June 17, 2025 - Page 8
Asparagus isn't the most common vegetable among home gardeners. That's likely because growing it is an exercise in patience. But three years of...
Published on June 10, 2025 - Page 8
In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first...
Published on June 3, 2025 - Page 16
What's the deal with the Chelsea Chop? Are you gardeners familiar with it? After hearing about it recently, I did a bit of research. The earliest...
Published on May 29, 2025 - Page 14
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- Some places seem to communicate with you when you visit. Not audibly, of course, but they somehow impart the echo of a life lived...
Published on May 27, 2025 - Page 8
For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up. I'm...
Published on May 13, 2025 - Page 8
Here are eight newly developed rose varieties introduced to the market this spring, and the brands that grow them for our gardens: Loves Me, Loves Me...
Published on May 6, 2025 - Page 8
If you enjoy a tasty, refreshing summer cocktail or mocktail, why not grow your own? No, you're not likely to grow the spirits -- although they do...
Published on April 29, 2025 - Page 8
I've been growing dwarf blueberries for three years, and my plants are covered in green fruits right now. Deliciously sweet and rich in fiber,...
Published on April 22, 2025 - Page 8
If you're planting fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra to donate to your local soup kitchen or pantry? The national...