This summer has been hot—really hot. Gardeners across the globe have recently experienced the four hottest days ever observed, and by all accounts, this is the new normal. Late last year the U.S.D.A.

Dear Master Gardener: My husband likes very hot peppers and would like us to grow some this year in our vegetable garden. Please tell us about growing hot peppers. Answer: All peppers, whether bell, ...

Plat drought-tolerant and native plants near shade sources to help them survive intense summer heat. Water deeply, less frequently, in the morning, and always check soil moisture before adding more.

How your plants are doing in the relentless July heat wave we’ve been seeing is a sort of report card on your skill in plant selection, plant placement, soil-improving, and water care. Those who did a ...

HOT SPRINGS - Each of the three gardens highlighted on Garden Walk in Hot Springs illustrates how gardeners met specific challenges of site and soil to create unique, pleasing gardens, according to ...

>> WE'RE BACK WITH SUNDAY GARDENER AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS. AFTER A HOT SUMMER, YOUR LAWN COULD BE IN NEED OF TLC. I'M HERE WITH CARRIE ENGEL TALKING ABOUT FALL THE TIME TO RENEW YOUR LAWN. >> IT'S A ...

I was talking with a friend last week, and he was complaining about the lack of heat in some jalapeo peppers he had recently bought. Earlier this spring, I had promised him some of mine when they were ...

Gardeners are being encouraged to splash a bit of Tabasco sauce around their gardens this November, and for a very good reason. It may seem peculiar, but this fiery condiment can play a crucial role ...

This past week we had our second heatwave this year. Since I am sure we will have a few more in the next few months, here are some of the effects plants experience during hot spells. When temperatures ...

Did you hear about the guy who was reading a book about making homemade glue? He couldn’t put it down. A book gardeners won’t be able to put down is the latest hot-off-the-press 2026 edition of “The ...