School Front Garden & Trough Planters

Hi, I’m writing because the Parent Council at my childrens’ school would like to enhance our gardening options. Currently, we have garden beds in the front of the school along the walkway, as well as four trough planters at the…

Vegetable options for condo terrace

We just downsized from a house, where we had a large sheltered vegetable and herb garden, to an 8th floor condo.  The place has a 400 square foot east facing full sun terrace and we wanted to get suggestions for…

Squash Planting

Hello, I am fairly new to gardening and have had some success so far with butternut squash, but they are taking over my garden.  I planted some in my flower beds and they are thriving trellising along the rock border. …

Spinach

I am growing some spinach on my balcony and I am seeing very long stems and small leaves.  I get around around 4 hours of sun daily. What’s wrong?…

Raccoon Resistant Veggies and Herbs

Hello Master Gardeners, We are thrilled to be living in a home — for the first time — that has space for a small garden. We are hoping to grow some vegetables and herbs in stainless steel container garden. Do…