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7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas

There are two ways to think about unique vegetable garden ideas: one is design and layout, and the other is what vegetables you grow. But why not combine them? There’s no rule that says you have to choose between interesting vegetables and fun garden design. At least, I don’t think there is.

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The 10 Worst Best Gardening Jokes of All Time 

Hey there, fellow green thumbs and food enthusiasts! We’ve embarked on an epic quest through our vast network of food gardeners and scoured the Internet’s deepest, darkest corners to unearth the absolute cream of the crop when it comes to garden-related humor. We’ve suffered through countless puns, endured a deluge of garden gags, and emerged […]

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Dunja Squash: The Beyoncé of My Summer Garden

As an avid food gardener, I’ll admit it: I’ve fallen head over heels for a squash. And not just any squash. I’m talking about Dunja squash—a sleek, dark green, high-yielding zucchini variety that has become the diva of my summer garden. If you’ve never grown Dunja, prepare to be dazzled. If you have grown Dunja, […]

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Food Gardens and Renewable Energy

Some of the most innovative solutions to the world’s pressing problems tackle multiple issues. Such is the case with urban gardens powered by renewable energy. Many households struggle with food insecurity that prevents them from getting enough affordable, nutritious meals. This challenge may mean they skip meals to stay within their budgets or choose junk […]

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How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways

When the summer starts to wind down, and the early frost warnings start to kick in before you settle in for a long winter’s nap, you probably have a few fledgling tomato plants left. If they’re like mine, they’re probably not pretty; a bit of disease starts to crop up, leaves are beginning to change with the season, but yet…the tomatoes live on. Once it’s colder, though, they’re just not changing color anymore (or at least not quickly), and you’ll want to know how to ripen tomatoes quickly so you can get your lunch on.

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The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!

Let me introduce you to the crowned jewel of my summer garden: Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans. If you’ve never grown them, you’re in for a treat. If you have, then you probably already know why I beam with pride when I spot those fiery red blooms climbing sky-high on my trellis. As an avid food […]

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3 Space-Saving Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas

When it comes to a backyard vegetable garden, ideas are easy to come by. There are plenty of pictures of elaborate gardens with rows of sun-ripened tomatoes, entire sections devoted solely to peas, raised beds for root vegetables, and, of course, a fountain and seating area. We don’t all have gigantic yards, though. As nice as it would be to have row after row of heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, it’s just not realistic when your backyard garden is a two-foot by four-foot rectangle between your driveway and the foundation of your house. 

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15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest

Some delicious vegetable crops can take months to mature. And while I’m more than happy to get my hands dirty and play the long game, I also need to have something to look forward to in the short term. That’s why I like to stagger my vegetable planting so that something is always nearing harvest. In Springtime, I frontload crops that can stand cooler temps and try to get new veggies in the ground each month. Here are 15 of the best veggies to plant in spring and what months to start growing them.

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10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)

They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. Well, I’m not exactly sure who “they” are, but I’m here to tell you that you can have it all. You want pineapple on that pizza? Four cups of coffee? Go for it. You want flowering vegetables? Go for…. wait. What?

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Growing Serrano Peppers: Spicy Rewards and Fiery Challenges

A Pepper with Pedigree: The Origins of the Mighty Serrano When it comes to growing Serrano peppers, few chili varieties offer the same balance of heat, flavor, and productivity. The Serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) hails from the mountainous regions of Puebla and Hidalgo, Mexico, where it has been a staple in traditional cuisine for centuries. […]

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