It's official: This summer is shaping up to be another record-breaker for rising temperatures. Heat waves have already swept through much of the United States, bringing with them intense UV rays and ...

The temperature swings and drought are not making it easy to garden this year. But there are always a few things we can control, including our optimism and our willingness to “show our shadow” in our ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...

Broccoli is one of the plants that tends to bolt and get bitter in the heat of summer. Shade cloth can help Courtesy Johnson County Extension Though the onset of summer often brings the most ...

A few weeks ago, Mother Earth’s intrepid editor-in-chief, Cheryl Long, told me about a study from Kansas State University in which good quality organic lettuce was successfully grown in high tunnels ...

6 best garden parasols, reviewed for stylish shade and sun protection - These cooling canopies will look the part on your ...

April 16, 2016 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Want to protect your plants from bugs and other garden pests? This is an easy DIY solution involving a few hula ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...