After two years of minimal summer rain, the monsoon season has returned – with a vengeance, judging by the flooding some areas have experienced in the last 10 days. We […]

With the last of the late spring frost warnings behind us (finger’s crossed), now is a great time to talk about the rewards of growing your own tomatoes and veggies […]

There’s nothing that quite captures the joy of growing your own food as that moment when you pick those first fresh tomatoes from your garden. They work on almost all […]

By definition, warm season vegetables are the ones that really can’t stand the cold – things like tomatoes and eggplants and melons. Because they are so susceptible to cool temperatures, […]

  I was reading recently that the #1 hot trend in home improvement this year was “more outdoor living.” Now some of this was about how to make the outdoors […]

  As our gardens start to shape up with new flowers and seedlings, one important step people sometimes skip is pruning their trees and shrubs. Part of this is a […]

Typically, I write to you about bulbs during the fall to remind you to plant the ones that are coming up right now – things like tulips, crocus, daffodils and […]

Happy Valentine’s Weekend. For you lovebirds out there, I know this year might present unique challenges in finding a gift for your significant other. A nice romantic meal at a […]

Winter may be one of the best times for bird-watching. With the foliage down, it is easier to see and enjoy your backyard residents. While certain species like hummingbirds migrate […]

Any regular reader of this column knows that I have love in my heart for family-run businesses. Warner’s itself is now on its fourth generation of family members working at […]