Deer in New England can pose many problems for your gardens and, unfortunately, there is no silver bullet. If there is one word that kind of summarizes what you must do when it comes to deer, it's consistency.
By Paul Epsom
We're talking about raised beds. Raised beds make gardening easier, there's just no doubt about that. It's easier to control the soil, the drainage. It's also easier to reach—for anyone who is tired of crawling around in the dirt.
A tour of the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, Cal., highlights plants that reflect and absorb light. Also: New York City's "million trees" initiative; a succotash recipe that features beans, corn and pumpkin.