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Best Lettuce Seeds for 2026

Best Lettuce Seeds for 2026

April 10, 2026 • Don Nicholas • Buyers Guides

If you love fresh garden greens as much as I do, you’ll be thrilled to know that Amazon has a fantastic selection of single-variety lettuce and arugula seeds to grow ... Read More 

Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why, How, and When to Start

Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why, How, and When to Start

April 10, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Growing Fruits & Berries

As much as I love vegetable gardening, there’s something truly magical about having a few fruit trees in your yard. A fresh apple or peach or cherry straight from the ... Read More 

Can Compost Tea Help Vegetable Gardens Thrive?

Can Compost Tea Help Vegetable Gardens Thrive?

April 10, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Composting

I’m guessing before we get into this, you want to know what the heck compost tea is. It certainly ain’t your afternoon cup of Earl Grey, I can tell you ... Read More 

You Never Know What You’re Going to Dig Up

You Never Know What You’re Going to Dig Up

April 10, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Gardening Science

It's true that you never know what you'll dig up, but most of the time when you dig deep into a garden, all you discover is rock or clay. One ... Read More 

9 Heat-Tolerant Herbs That Grow Well in Hot Climates

9 Heat-Tolerant Herbs That Grow Well in Hot Climates

April 9, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Spice & Herb Gardening

I'm not gonna lie; it's darn hot as I'm writing this. The heat index is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and my parsley is looking at me like, "C'mon, woman! Where's ... Read More 

How to Treat & Prevent 5 Common Vegetable Diseases

How to Treat & Prevent 5 Common Vegetable Diseases

April 9, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Pests & Diseases

As gardeners, there's no shortage of disappointments out there waiting to swoop in and ruin the enjoyment of your garden. Rabbits may eat your strawberries, seeds may never germinate, and ... Read More 

Is Gardening With Kids Still Worthwhile?

Is Gardening With Kids Still Worthwhile?

April 9, 2026 • Pat Stone • Gardening with Kids

While reading today’s story, I am reminded of my own children when they were young, and how they were always watching and listening, even if they weren’t particularly interested in ... Read More 

What is Vertical Gardening and are the Benefits Worth it?

What is Vertical Gardening and are the Benefits Worth it?

April 8, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Garden Design

When most people think of gardening, they envision a sprawling area with raised garden beds and trellises and neatly grown lettuces all in a row. However, some of the most ... Read More 

Growing Serrano Peppers: Spicy Rewards and Fiery Challenges

Growing Serrano Peppers: Spicy Rewards and Fiery Challenges

April 8, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Vegetable Gardening

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 ... Read More 

Learning About Life Through Gardening Stories

Learning About Life Through Gardening Stories

April 8, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Healing Gardens

I love gardening stories. They may be humorous, scientific, whimsical, or even tales of frustration and wonder. Why, after all, can everyone around me grow beautiful lavender plants, but mine ... Read More 

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