Capture and preserve the beauty of your garden with the press of the shutter. Let me show you how to use the functions of today’s Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras to get the most out of your garden. Learn how ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed interact to create the perfect exposure. Then we’ll discuss some ... » Learn More about Become a Garden Photographer
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Armchair Locavore Tour
Visit a collection of the most incredible, productive gardens of passionate, everyday gardeners and learn what they’re doing in their yards. Nearly all gardeners learn most by digging in the dirt and talking with other gardeners. This time though, I’ll be bringing these Maine gardens to you to peak ... » Learn More about Armchair Locavore Tour
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
Addicted to Scented Geraniums and Pelargoniums
There’s a reason my little farm grows—and sells out—of all our scented geraniums every season...it’s because pelargoniums (fancy-shamcy, technically-correct term for scented geraniums) are da bomb! Think of a scratch-n-sniff sticker—except with plants. Let me introduce you to the wide variety of ... » Learn More about Addicted to Scented Geraniums and Pelargoniums
All About Dahlias
I’ve grown dahlias for as long as I can remember. They were a staple in my mother’s garden, and now in mine. Dahlias are such showstoppers that I have to pinch myself to remember that all they need is a little TLC to get them to produce like mad! Covering flower classification to propagating, ... » Learn More about All About Dahlias
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
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers- Storytelling, Music and Song
This delightful weave of story, music and song brings alive the dramatic myths that surround our favorite garden flowers. A master storyteller, Diane Edgecomb entertains and enchants, transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The centerpiece of the ... » Learn More about Fantastical Folktales of Flowers- Storytelling, Music and Song
(New!!) The 7 Sins of Garden Design (and how to easily fix them!)
After decades of meeting with frustrated gardeners, landscape designer Rebecca Sweet has broken down the primary causes of headaches into seven main categories. Mistakes such as Tiny Gardens-Tiny Plants, Clashing Color Combos, and One-of-Everything (to name just a few) can often derail the best of ... » Learn More about (New!!) The 7 Sins of Garden Design (and how to easily fix them!)