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

San Marzano: The Tomato That Stole My Heart

San Marzano: The Tomato That Stole My Heart

As an avid tomato gardener, let me tell you: San Marzano tomatoes are nothing short of magical. These oblong, bright-red beauties are the secret ingredient behind the best pasta sauce  …
My German Recipe Collection

My German Recipe Collection

I’m not saying German food changed my life—but let’s just say, after enough schnitzel, sauerkraut, and German chocolate cake, I started questioning my ancestry, my destiny, and my pants size. Yes,  …
A Week of Fruitful Feasts

A Week of Fruitful Feasts

Welcome to the third installment in our America’s Home Orchards series! This time, we’re taking a delicious turn, creating a week-long meal plan that will inspire you to incorporate fresh  …
10 Must-Grow Fruit Trees for 2025

10 Must-Grow Fruit Trees for 2025

The rise of home orchards continues to sweep the nation, with gardeners finding joy in cultivating fresh, local fruit right in their backyards. This year, new varieties are taking the  …
America’s Home Orchards

America’s Home Orchards

Home orchards are blossoming across America as gardeners embrace the joy of growing their own fruit. Whether it’s a single apple tree in the backyard or a mini-plantation of peaches,  …
Big Red Love: The Beefsteak Tomato Story

Big Red Love: The Beefsteak Tomato Story

Let’s be honest: when a home gardener plucks that first vine-ripened beefsteak tomato, it’s not just a harvest—it’s an event. Whether it’s destined for a classic BLT, a Caprese salad,  …
From Spuds to Bananas

From Spuds to Bananas

When you think about what Americans eat the most, images of cheeseburgers and soda might come to mind—but hold on to your harvest basket! The real heavy hitters in the  …