Ellen Peffley

Stories by this author

Butterfly chambers for kids

Attracting birds to the garden

Birding as a hobby

Growing up: Consider a vertical garden

Vertical gardens

Square-foot gardening

Soil for raised beds

Raised beds for the garden, Part 2

Raised beds for the garden

Tips for pruning roses

National Flower Day

Potato varieties are important

Spring gardening is in the air

Pruning peach trees

Timing of pruning is important

West Texas soils: Organic matter matters

Planning a garden

Remember the birds

After-Christmas care

Got a small space? Grow a tiny Christmas tree

Mulch ado about pine needles

Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

Chemistry in the garden

How to build a cold frame

Extend the growing season

Marigolds for Día de Muertos

Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

Plant autumn asparagus

Garlic planting time

Jerusalem artichokes in full bloom right now

Canning the harvest

Divide and multiply

Leafy greens and figs in late summer

Harvesting and storing garlic

Time to plant fall crops

Harvesting just-right cantaloupes

Wonderful watermelons!

Mid-summer rose care

Early July care for annuals and perennials

Thumping tomatoes