It's more than beauty. Flowers serve a vital role in the vegetable garden, stopping the spread of disease, controlling which insects get to stick around and making our lives easier. Here's some more info and tips for getting started.

Episode 49 - Why You Need Flowers in the Vegetable Garden

Gardening news, views, and tips from the gardens and gardeners of New York's Hudson Valley, where American landscape design began.

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Episode 50 - Do We Need Garden Design?

Even though we can't start planting outdoors just yet - soon, but not yet - we can get a taste of spring by visiting one of the local garden and flower shows. I talk about 3 within driving distance that will satisfy your longing to breath in air saturated with the scent of warm soil.

Episode 48 - Spring Garden Show Season

What does it take to enjoy gardening? Is it a personality thing? Maybe a disorder? My friend thought it looked enticing, until she gave it a half-hearted try. Here's my advice to her and anyone who is discouraged about gardening.

Episode 47 - Can Anyone Garden?

We're all familiar with El Nino. He comes around every few years and totally confuses us about winter. I'm not complaining that it's too warm for me, but it's not the best winter weather for the garden. Here are a few things to keep an eye on, until things go back to normal.

Episode 49 - Why You Need Flowers in the Vegetable Garden

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