Roots and Shoots

Answering gardening questions from Highlands Current readers

We’re in the “Oh geez, this sucks” phase of the gardening season.

Biodiversity is one element we can control

Once you know about root flare, you won’t look at trees the same way again

What to do while you wait for the tomatoes to ripen

Create an organic amendment for your plants

Ideas for those tree bits collected after a windy day

A few ways to get fresh air and stress relief

More ideas for edible landscaping

Ideas for edible landscaping

What 2019 can teach us for 2020

Skip the “something in a box” growing kits

Knowing if a plant will survive winter temperatures is essential

More reader questions

This month’s topic: landscape pests

Lessons from America’s first female botanist

I’ve finally found a term for my gardening style

The more you know about soil and plants, the better chance you have against climate change

Create vibrant landscapes with tiny plants

Tips for starting a vegetable garden

What if everyone planted a tree this spring?

Three books that will help until the days get longer

Taking the measure of a white pine