June 22, 2026
Preview Bruce Davison's spotlight article in Design+ Decor Magazine - May/June 2026
May 27, 2026
Late spring is the perfect time to plant tomatoes in Westchester and Lower Connecticut. Watch Bruce Davison share simple tips for planting tomatoes deep, using cages, pruning lower leaves, and helping plants grow strong in raised-bed kitchen gardens.
May 13, 2026
Kitchen Gardens of Westchester now offers custom cedar tomato cage enclosures, designed and built to protect heirloom tomatoes and other prized vegetables when traditional fencing is not available—or when existing fencing is not enough.
February 17, 2026
If you want a more productive garden with fewer pest problems, start with one of the simplest organic tools available: companion planting.
February 3, 2026
How can you ensure all your seeds germinate successfully? Whether you’re starting seeds indoors or sowing directly in the garden, germination can feel unpredictable.
January 31, 2026
Deep winter can feel like a “pause” button—frozen ground, bare beds, and not much to do outside. But for a truly successful kitchen garden (especially in Westchester & Lower CT), winter is the best time to plan.
February 6, 2025
Starting seeds indoors isn’t complicated—but it does require consistency. Seeds sprout when temperature, moisture, and light match what that specific plant needs. Here are the seven basics I rely on for strong, even germination.
April 10, 2024
Yes, indeed. This practice, known as companion planting, stands as one of the most effective forms of organic pest control.
March 27, 2024
You don't need to wait until your last frost date to begin planting these crops. While many people eagerly anticipate warmer weather, there's a variety of herbs and vegetables that can flourish in your garden even before temperatures start to climb.