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When Your Lemon Tree Flowers, But No Fruit Grows
Everyone always says, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Okay, but what if your lemon tree flowers but no fruit grows, what should you make then? I don't live in ... Read More
What is Eating My Cilantro Leaves?
If you love good guacamole, you probably already know who is eating your cilantro - everybody! Cilantro is thought to be one of the first herbs enjoyed by humans, going ... Read More
A Consequence of the Dandelion
You’ve gone now, but: each and every time one of our grandchildren puffs upon another ripe, fur-fuzzy dandelion, scattering those myriad faeries to twist and romp and frolic in the silent breeze, I feel a slight slight chill. About the Author: Rob Loughran ... Read More
Pressure Canning Safety: 10 Rules to Live By
When trying something new or revisiting an old hobby, we oftentimes turn to the all-knowing internet for guidance. But sometimes the internet is a little overwhelming. This is true in ... Read More
How to Make a Homemade Garden Irrigation System
I’m going to tell you something so earth-shattering you’re going to want to sit down to read this. Are you ready? Vegetable plants need water to grow. I know, how ... Read More
Get A Good Laugh From Gardening Mistakes
I'll be the first to admit I've made more than a few gardening mistakes. You name it, I've probably made it. That's certainly been the case when I've tried growing ... Read More
The Best Flowers for a Vegetable Garden to Attract Pollinators and Deter Pests
When Emily Dickinson wrote this poem in the mid-1800s, she may or may not have been thinking about flowers for a vegetable garden. There’s really no way to say. She ... Read More
Banana Peppers: A Love Story Between a Gardener, a Sandwich, and a Surprisingly Prolific Plant
A long time ago—back when Subway sandwich shops seemed like the height of lunch sophistication—I discovered banana peppers. At the time, my routine was simple: walk to the neighborhood Subway for ... Read More
Laugh, Grow, Repeat: The Healing Power of Gardening and Humor
Let’s be honest: gardening can be a spiritual experience. The stillness of the morning, the smell of damp earth, the thrill of spotting that first tomato—these are the moments that ... Read More
6 Easy Fruits to Grow in Pots Inside Your Home
When we were buying our first house, we shopped a lot. Our realtor must have been exhausted by us. On one occasion, we saw a home that opened up to ... Read More
