Learn about the importance of insect pollination and the bees responsible for pollinating the fruits and vegetables we grow in both home and commercial landscapes. Heather will discuss in detail the genera of bees responsible for the majority of the pollination and the additional forage (flowering ... » Learn More about Attracting Bees and Beneficial Insects to your Fruit and Vegetable Garden
Vegetables
The Secrets to Successful Seed Starting
Let the rooting begin! Take the mystery out of seed starting with tried-and-true, fool- proof sowing techniques. Get your garden up and running with everything you need to know from my favorite seed-starting soil recipes, to how-to break seed dormancy and tips to speed up germination. I’m a big ... » Learn More about The Secrets to Successful Seed Starting
Digging Deep into Soil and No-Dig
Soil is sexy! Get down to the nitty-gritty with me and let’s talk dirt! There’s so much going on under our feet in the garden—and SURPRISE—it’s also one of the most important things in the garden. An entire ecosystem of organisms, bacteria and fungi is waiting for you to discover and understand it. ... » Learn More about Digging Deep into Soil and No-Dig
Tomato-Palooza
Get sauce-y with me and let’s talk tomatoes! I’ve been growing tomatoes for over 20 years and I’m ready to share all my secrets, tips and tricks. The key to tasty, productive tomatoes is successful seed starting and transplanting. There’s so many sizes, shapes, colors, types, uses and pollination ... » Learn More about Tomato-Palooza
Veggie 101
Lettuce turnip the beet! Growing your own food is incredibly rewarding—plus you cannot beat the flavor of a homegrown tomato! Let me break it down and show you how easy it is to grow your own fruits and veggies. Everything from prepping your soil —which is crucial—to how to organize your garden for ... » Learn More about Veggie 101