Ann Whitman
Ann is an avid gardener, cook and garden writer, and a Vermont Certified Horticulturist. She tends to her old farmhouse and organic homestead where she raises blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and elderberries, as well as fruit and nut trees. Ann grows vegetables and herbs in raised beds and containers that are tucked into a lush landscape of perennial gardens in the scenic Winooski River Valley. A trained horticulturist and ecological landscape designer, she is the author of four gardening books, including Organic Gardening for Dummies, and is a longtime contributor to many magazines, websites and other publications.
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Care of the Christmas Cactus
Tough and long-lived, Christmas cactus can be passed easily from one generation to the next, cheering the darkening autumn days with its vibrant blooms.
What Are Cover Crops?
Cover crops feed your soil AND help block out weeds — what is not to love? Learn how to use cover crops in your garden.
The GrowEase Seed Starter Kit: No-Fail Seedstarting!
New to seed starting? Here's a list of seeds that are quick to germinate and don't require a lot of extra fussing.
What is Pruning: An Intro to Pruning
Quick tips for pruning fruit trees, evergreens, and flowering shrubs.
Dig Once, Plant Twice
The best and most efficient part of trench planting is that it allows for bulb layering. Find out how to dig once and plant twice.
Make Goat Cheese at Home
A simple technique brings out flavor in your tomato harvest.
Classic Recipes for Baked Apples
Baked apples are comfort food_x0097_simple, old-fashioned treats that are easy to make, and healthy, too.
The Harvest Homestretch
Late summer is the seventh-inning stretch of the vegetable garden; time to step back and reassess. Here are a few tips from an old pro on how to score big...
Make Your Own Hot Sauce
Spicy? Smoky?
Just Breathe; Breathe Deep
Unlock the power of pure essential oils, which can be used to lift the spirit, relax the body or bring clarity to the mind.
How To Identify, Prevent & Control Scarlet Lily Leaf Beetles
How to keep lily leaf beetles from destroying your lilies.
Critter-Proofing Fall Bulbs
Safeguard your garden with our tips for critter-proofing fall bulbs 🌷🦔 Keep pesky animals away, and enjoy a beautiful blooming season!
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Getting fruit flies out of the kitchen takes a bit of persistence, but you CAN do it without pesticides!
Heucheras That Beat the Heat
Stay cool this summer with heat-resistant Heucheras! 🌷 Discover the perfect plant to add color and texture to your garden.
Willow Garden Accents
Willow has long been used to make beautiful trellises, fences and other garden structures
Fill Garden Gaps with Outdoor Decor
Flowers are the stars of the garden, but lighting, ornaments, and other garden decor can bring personality and pizzazz when plants are dormant.
How to Grow Cyclamen
Native to the eastern Mediterranean region, cyclamen naturally bloom in cool fall and winter temps, before going dormant in the summer.
How to Grow & Care for African Violets
These diminutive beauties will send out plenty of blooms if given the correct care.
How To Grow & Care for Air Plants
No soil? No problem.
Getting Amaryllis to Bloom Again
Can you get your amaryllis to rebloom? YES!
How to Make Simple Syrup
Add zesty sweetness to sodas and cocktails. Here is a simple recipe for simple herb-infused syrup.
How to Grow Herbs Indoors
Keep your kitchen stocked with fresh herbs all year long with plants grown right on your own countertop.
Gardeners Play a Role in Creating Wildlife Corridors
By planting wildlife-friendly gardens, gardeners can help reverse the habitat destruction and species loss that has occurred over the last century.
How to Plant a Terrarium
Learn how to create a colorful indoor garden in this step-by-step guide. In less than an hour, you can plant a terrarium.
