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The Do’s and Don’ts of Open Air Composting
Figuratively. There are things you'll want to know before you "figuratively" jump into open-air composting because I'm guessing you don't want to actually do that. If you've read more than a ... Read More
How to Clone Vegetables from Cuttings
If we can clone sheep, we can learn how to clone vegetables. At least, that's my unofficial stance on the matter, since I have no idea how to clone a ... Read More
Growing a Garden of Remembrance
We've talked before about having gardening friends, and what fun it is to have people who will exchange seeds and cuttings with you, but I never thought too deeply about ... Read More
How to Build a Vertical Tomato Trellis 5 Ways
Tomatoes are nature’s little miracle, aren’t they? From my favorite summertime tomato recipes to preserving tomatoes for use all winter long, homegrown tomatoes are enjoyed year-round at my house. From seed ... Read More
7 Types of Beans to Grow to Add Color to Your Vegetable Garden
I'll admit that writing about the different types of beans to grow in your garden is no easy task. You could probably write an entire Ph.D. thesis on beans if ... Read More
Mama’s Blooming Legacy: A Gardening Tale of Love, Laughter, and Papaw’s Lilies
The long arm of Mama’s gardening began with her youthful green thumb. Her first effort involved moving a clump of milk-and-wine crinum lilies from the corner of a fence to ... Read More
5 Types of Vegetable Garden Screens for Pretty Pest Control
Screens are a wonderful thing, are they not? Your screen door can let in sunlight and a nice summer breeze while it keeps out the flies and mosquitoes. A screen ... Read More
How to Make DIY Plant Containers from Recyclable Materials
I have a confession. I get a major thrill when I repurpose something I have lying around the house. So when it comes to homes for my plants, I’m all ... Read More
A Bit of Gardening Humor Buried in the Roses
I’m still laughing as I write to you today, about the punchline in today’s piece, Dad’s White Rose from Leslie Hanks. When I think about some of our best submissions ... Read More
Game-Changing Kitchen Tools You’ll Wish You Bought Sooner
I’ve spent a lifetime around kitchens, from my father’s professional restaurant setup to my own ever-expanding collection of countertop appliances. Some kids grew up playing outside—I grew up watching my ... Read More
