2016 Columns

DateHeadline & LinkTopic
Feb. 21, 2016Getting groundedNew vegetable varieties
Feb. 28, 2016First step is taking care of soilSoil
Mar. 6, 2016Reviving the Urban LandscapeWindstorm aftermath
Mar. 13, 2016Different seeds need different startsSeed-starting
Mar. 20, 2016Red, blue, purple crops add color to the garden, health to the bodyAnthocyanins
Apr. 3, 2016Deer? Oh, dear!Dealing with deer
Apr. 17, 2016Plant Garden to Attract PollinatorsPollinator gardens
Apr. 24, 2016Melons worth the extra effortGrowing melons
May 8, 2016Remove or reduce your lawn for easier gardeningLawn alternatives
May 15, 2016Some plants set on dominating the gardenInvasive plants
May 22, 2016Save water by paying attention to soil, plant needsIrrigation during drought
May 29, 2016Pests can be thwarted naturallyOrganic insect control
June 26, 2016Heucheras add color in shady placesHeucheras
July 10, 2016For low-water performers, give succulents a trySucculents
July 17, 2016Wacky weather causing confusion for vegetable cropsVegetable garden update
July 24, 2016When caring for birds, think shelter firstAttracting birds
July 31, 2016Vibrant, hardy viburnums a year-round joyViburnums
Aug. 7, 2016Forget lush lawns -- fruits and veggies are this gardener's growing passionFront yard vegetable gardens
Aug. 14, 2016Choose flowers that can take the heatHeat-tolerant flowers
Aug. 21, 2016Season's pests may surprise youInsect ID
Aug. 28, 2016Permaculture goes beyond the garden to daily lifePermaculture, Ryan Herring
Sept. 11, 2016Geraniums can be stored, enjoyed againOverwintering geraniums
Sept. 25, 2016Drip system need not be dauntingDrip irrigation