About Don Nicholas

Don Nicholas

Don Nicholas serves as Executive Publisher for Food Gardening Network and GreenPrints. He is an active gardener whose favorite crops include tomatoes, basil, blueberries, and corn. Don and his wife Gail live and work in southern Massachusetts surrounded by forests, family farms, cranberry bogs, and nearby beaches.

Articles by Don Nicholas

Spicy Sensation Jalapeño Hot Sauce

Spicy Sensation Jalapeño Hot Sauce

Jalapeños are the stars of this Spicy Sensation Jalapeño Hot Sauce, bringing a vibrant, fresh heat that’s intense without being overwhelming. There’s something magical about how their spice deepens when  …
The Most Popular Plants for Butterfly Gardens

The Most Popular Plants for Butterfly Gardens

Butterfly gardens are taking flight across America, bringing vibrant colors and delicate wings to backyards everywhere. Gardeners are discovering that creating these flutter-friendly havens can benefit their food gardens in  …
10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes

10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, and when paired with the right companion plants, they can thrive like never before. Companion planting is an age-old technique that enhances growth,  …
Bananas in the House

Bananas in the House

Bananas are one of my favorite fruits, something I eat almost every day. Whether blended into a smoothie, munched on straight from the peel, or dressed up in a decadent  …
Ginger’s Wild Ride

Ginger’s Wild Ride

Ginger’s journey began in the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia, where it has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. It wasn’t long before this spicy root made its way along  …
Celery Celebrations

Celery Celebrations

When it comes to appetizers, there’s one unsung hero that often gets overlooked in favor of its flashier, more decadent counterparts. I’m talking, of course, about celery. Yes, the humble  …