It was Steve Biggs who taught me how to be successful in growing figs in my Pittsburgh zone 6 garden.
The author of the newly revised edition of “Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t” was recently on my radio show.
His website is where you can get the book, take classes about growing figs, lemons and olives in cold climates and much more.
It’s also a place to get his book.

I've had a long time relationship with TomatoFest Heirloom Tomato Seeds and grow tomatoes from them every season.
They just announced their annual sale.
If you want to grow tomatoes that are unique and wonderful, check out the catalog.

Here are some of the varieties I've had success with over the years or have had friends succeed with the tomatoes.

The allium leaf miner is a destructive pest affecting garlic and other onion crops.
I explain how to plant garlic, get five different harvests and prevent the allium leaf miner in this episode of Pittsburgh Today Live.

Join me for a fun trip to explore Ireland and its gardens from October 8-18, 2027.
We’ll see much of the country and most famous attractions including Dublin, National Botanic Garden, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness factory, Powerscourt Estate, Waterford Crystal Factory, Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle and Gardens, Killarney Towers, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, River Shannon, Athlone Castle and much more.

It was great to talk with Krystal Duran, author of More Than Just a Plant: How to Care for Your Plants as They Care for You.
Follow her on social media and learn more about the book here.

When looking through the Van Engelen bulb catalog I stumbled onto a special mix of daffodils called “Mr. Kees Breed’s Small Cupped Narcissus Mixture.”