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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 ... Read More
How to Store Fresh-Cut Basil Leaves
If you planted basil this year, it probably seemed like it took a month to establish, then all of a sudden you’re in pesto heaven. But how much pesto can ... Read More
A Relaxing Garden Experience? When the Plants Are Watching You?
If you've ever been in a haunted house at a carnival or enjoyed a haunted hayride, you know there's someone waiting and watching, ready to jump out and scare the ... Read More
Nuts About Nuts: A Gardener’s Tale of Tree-Free Indulgence
Once upon a time in the verdant town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, there lived a gardener named Pat. Pat had a flourishing garden filled with vibrant vegetables, fragrant herbs, and blossoming ... Read More
How Much Water Does Basil Need?
How much water does basil need? I feel like I ask myself this every darn time I grow it (which is as much as possible, in case you're wondering). I've ... Read More
5 Tips for Protecting Fruit Trees from Deer and Other Wildlife
I’ve always loved the idea of walking into my backyard and picking an apple or some cherries right off the tree. It seems so idyllic, like a ray of sunshine ... Read More
How to Grow Russian Mammoth Sunflowers
I've grown my fair share of sunflowers over the years. From the cheerful yellows of the classic sunflower to the rich, autumnal hues of the "Moulin Rouge" variety, I thought ... Read More
What’s the Deal with Flies Eating Plants?
I love gardening. I also sometimes hate gardening. Well, hate might be a strong word. But we all have those immensely frustrating moments when it seems like everything goes wrong. ... Read More
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 ... Read More
A Habanada Pepper Gone Wrong
Some of my favorite stories from GreenPrints are between two partners in the garden, and some grand argument. Why is that? I'm not sure, but it always starts with one ... Read More
