Articles by Bill Dugan

The Essentials of Raised Bed Gardening

The Essentials of Raised Bed Gardening

Raised bed gardening is a method that has been beloved by gardeners for decades. This type of gardening involves creating garden beds that are raised above the natural ground level,  
Oven Fries: Regular or Sweet Potato

Oven Fries: Regular or Sweet Potato

Fries are my total guilty pleasure. If I’m not careful, I might just end up eating more even after I’m stuffed! After all, fries are nostalgic—they make us think of  
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Yes, you read that right—this Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic dish really does use 40 cloves of garlic! Because garlic mellows beautifully as it roasts, the result here is  
Growing Zones for Oranges

Growing Zones for Oranges

Oranges (Citrus sinensis) are subtropical plants that thrive in warm climates. They are hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 to 11  
Growing Zones for Sage

Growing Zones for Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb that is relatively easy to grow. It is hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 to 10.  
20-Minute Spinach Chicken Parm

20-Minute Spinach Chicken Parm

Adding spinach to this tried-and-true recipe is a no-brainer. Lightly breaded chicken breasts on top of spinach and covered with your favorite marinara with melted mozzarella makes for a flavorful  
Picture Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes

Picture Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes

If your breakfasts are getting boring with the usual fare of sandwiches or bacon and eggs, or if you want to switch your morning meals to something sweeter and in  
Beets Companion Plants for the Garden

Beets Companion Plants for the Garden

Beets are the best! Most vegetables are easy to love, but beets have a lot going for them. They're an easy-to-grow, fast-developing crop that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family alongside Swiss