Susan Santillo

Feeding your plants can feel like a secret art—one part science, two parts wild guess. One spoonful too much, and you’ve got scorched roots. Too …

Not every plant in your garden is doing you favors. While many look beautiful or seem harmless, some of the most common garden plants can …

You don’t need a big garden, perfect weather, or even a lot of time to start growing food. In fact, some of the quickest, easiest …

Fresh figs are one of summer’s most underrated treasures. With their sweet, jammy flavor and soft, luxurious texture, they add instant elegance to both savory …

If there’s one fruit pairing that deserves more love, it’s the combo of figs and strawberries. One is rich, jammy, and almost buttery when ripe. …

We’ve all done it: added something to our soil because someone swore it was a “game-changer.” But just because it’s organic, homemade, or trending on …

Love your garden, but hate the mess? You’re not alone. While digging, weeding, and repotting all have their place, sometimes you just want to give …

Big doesn’t mean better. Small doesn’t mean weak. And in the garden? Native means magic. These plants have been here longer than your garden gloves. …

June bugs don’t knock. They crash the party—chewing, swarming, laying eggs like it’s their backyard. And if you wait until they show up? Too late. …

Flowers get the spotlight. Foliage steals the show. If your summer garden feels like it’s missing something, it’s probably texture. Contrast. Mood. The kind of …