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Garden Plot: It’s WAY too early to plant tomatoes

It’s WAY too early to plant tomatoes!

Scott was only one of many panicked listeners who emailed us when they heard the frost warning last Monday. But he was the only one who was worrying about the Crops of Summer. He wrote: “I’ve been growing seedlings indoors for a couple of weeks and JUST transplanted the best-looking cantaloupes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers outside. Can I protect them? I have a tarp that could cover the whole thing

Plants native to DC-area could offer greener alternative to water-hungry lawns

Your yard could require less water, help defend against erosion and support wildlife. All you have to do is plant native flora. At the Swamp Rose Co-Op in Silver Spring, Maryland, staffers guide plant lovers who may want to start with one corner of the garden or convert their entire lawn to a meadowlike landscape dotted with wildflowers. The co-op provides retail sales, and also offers maintenance, design and installation of native gardens.
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