Whether it’s hot like it is now or you just want to conserve a precious resource, understanding effective watering strategies is important for northern gardeners. Here are a few basic questions to consider when deciding when, how much and how to water. How much water do my plants need? Depends on the plant. Mature trees…

Soni Forsman’s article on do-it-yourself tabletop water gardens was one of the most popular items in the Spring 2023 issue of Northern Gardener® magazine (available in our online shop). We didn’t have room for all of the gardens Soni created, so here are two more you can make at home. Remember: To create a tabletop…

Transform a stylish container (or even a bedpan!) into a tabletopwater feature for your patio or deck. On a january day more than a decade ago, I spotted a white bowl with a spout in the kitchen section of a discount department store. It was labeled a “batter bowl.” Until that moment, I had never…