How to Plan an English Vegetable Garden
Ah… the English vegetable garden. Maybe I’ve watched too many British television shows, but I picture an English vegetable garden as a place to take my afternoon tea with a …
About Amanda MacArthur
Amanda MacArthur is Senior Editor & Producer for Food Gardening Network and GreenPrints. She is responsible for generating all daily content and managing distribution across web, email, and social. In her producer role, she plans, edits, and deploys all video content for guides, magazine issues, and daily tips. As a best-selling cookbook author, Amanda cooks using ingredients from her outdoor gardens in the summer and from her indoor hydroponic garden in the winter.
Articles by Amanda MacArthur
How to Save Water with the Clay Pot Irrigation Method
Hi, my name is Amanda, and sometimes I forget to water my vegetable garden! Phew, that feels good to get off my chest! If you can’t be out in the …
7+ Perfect Plants for an Edible Front Porch Garden
I’ll be blunt; if you enjoy cooking, you owe it to yourself to have a garden. I realize not everyone has the space for a big garden in the backyard. …
Can Fertilizer Go Bad? And 5 More Facts About Garden Food
I think fertilizer companies have borrowed sales strategies from hotdog bun companies. There’s either too much fertilizer left over, or not enough to complete the task. I always seem to …
The Challenges of Growing Vegetables in Containers and How to Overcome Them
I love growing vegetables in containers. Don’t get me wrong; I couldn’t be happier to have the space to grow a big garden in my backyard, but I’ve always loved …
10 Tips for Starting a Seed Library for Your Community
You've probably seen those Little Free Library stands around where you can borrow or leave a book. One near me has some fantastic books; the entire Harry Potter series was in there …
Planting a Garden of Healing
Gardening comes with so many mental health benefits because it can bring us closer to Earth when we feel like we might have floated away and feel lost. Some people …
How Soil Amendments Can Elevate Your Tomato Crop
Every spring, I watch fellow gardeners fuss over tomato varieties and perfect trellising systems. But after decades of getting my hands dirty, I've learned that the real magic happens underground. …
The Science of Onion Sweetness: How Sulfur, Water, and Timing Affect Flavor
Onions have an undeniable duality. They can make you cry when sliced, yet caramelize into something irresistibly sweet when cooked. The stark contrast in their raw and cooked flavors is …
Cucumber Trellis Tricks to Maximize Yield and Save Space
Growing cucumbers brings a special kind of garden joy - there's nothing quite like plucking a fresh cuke right off the vine. But let's talk about their rather enthusiastic growing …
