Melissa King

Sow Seeds for Gardening Joy

For adults who hope to inspire children to enjoy gardening and horticulture, here’s a focused activity to get you started.

Tasty Journeys with Winter Squash

Explore winter squash and discover how to grow and enjoy this versatile, highly nutritious garden produce

Moss, Small Wonder Beneath Our Feet

Discover the magic of moss and why it could be considered a hero in the horticulture world. Find out how moss grows and reproduces and learn how to get started with your own moss garden.

Plant Partnerships in Your Garden

How Plants Can Support Each Other

Using Culinary Herbs

Explore the benefits of culinary herbs and discover how they can jazz up your meals

What Do Master Gardeners Do?

Find out what Master Gardeners do

Distinctive, Often-Overlooked Veggies

Kohlrabi and salsify are unfamiliar to many people, but these distinctive vegetables are sure to capture attention and please the palate

Beyond the Lawn: Imagine the Options

Consider transforming some of your lawn into beautiful horticultural spots

Gardening for Resilience: The Bounty of Fall Vegetables

Enjoy the great outdoors and extend the joy of spring and summer gardening into fall and winter. Here’s what you need to know for a strong start.

Root Vegetables: Underground Culinary Treasures

Consider planting beets, parsnips, turnips, or rutabagas to add color, great taste, and excellent health benefits.