Marty Ross
Marty Ross is a garden journalist and gardener who lives in Kansas City, MO, and Virginia’s Tidewater region. She has a community garden plot and grows lettuce and herbs in pots on her front porch.
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Fairy Gardens Make Miniature Magic
Miniature gardens constructed of twigs, pinecones, moss and more delight gardeners and visitors of all ages.
Six Reasons to Have a Houseplant (or Two)
Houseplants make for a happy, healthy home.
Growing Older, Growing Smarter
By using the right tools and techniques, gardening remains within reach at any age.
Create a Monarch Waystation
Plant a patch of milkweed in your backyard and feed monarch caterpillars.
Saved! A Front Yard Vegetable Garden in Quebec
New front yard vegetable gardens are sprouting up all over, and gardeners are finding themselves championing causes beyond fresh broccoli and sun-ripened tomatoes.
Mouse in the House? No, Thank You!
Cooler temperatures send mice scurrying to warmer places (i.e. your house).
Cocktails in the Garden
Drinks made with just-picked herbs, fruit, and vegetables are the toast of the summer party season.
