Everyone has a garden story. I’d love to tell yours.

Gardening with Doug

10/23/24 10/23/24

Saving seeds is simple, but here's what you need to know

There are lots of plants that are easy to collect seeds from.

Doug Oster 10/19/24 Doug Oster 10/19/24

Old House Gardens Bulb Sale Save Up To 50%

Old House Gardens sells wonderful heirloom bulbs. They are holding a sale with 50% off some varieties.

Doug Oster 10/9/24 Doug Oster 10/9/24

Video of Fall Flower Show: Rhythm & Blooms

I interview my friend Laura Schoch, who has designed every Fall Flower Show since 2010. This year she has outdone herself with Rhythm & Blooms a wonderful combination of music and plants. There's so much whimsy and beauty in this show. The Fall Flower Show runs through October 27, 2024.

10/3/24 10/3/24

Planting garlic now for six harvests beginning in the spring

Planting fall garlic for six harvests.

Doug Oster 9/28/24 Doug Oster 9/28/24

Fall Flower Show: Rhythm & Blooms runs from 10/5 through 10/27/24

This year’s Fall Flower Show, Rhythm & Blooms opens Saturday October 5, 1024 and closes on October 27, 2024. That’s only three weeks to enjoy the displays of chrysanthemums inspired by music.

Each room is offers a different type of music, from rock and roll to classical, jazz, hip hop and others.

Doug Oster 9/21/24 Doug Oster 9/21/24

Another victim of ‘Pimenta Bela Purple’ pepper pain!

I've been friends with Dave Foreman for over two decades. He's one of my hot pepper heroes. I've seen him eat a 'Carolina Reaper' pepper. When I started growing 'Pimenta Bela Purple' I wondered which one of my hot pepper buddies would want to try them. I knew Dave would be on the list.