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The 13 Best Grow Lights for Tomatoes and Peppers
Living in New England, my outdoor garden slows to a halt by late September. I used to get sad thinking about how long I’d have to wait before growing another ... Read More
How to Make a No Sugar Freezer Jam from Fresh Fruit
No sugar freezer jam? Yup. I know the first year I had a bumper crop of strawberries, I didn’t know what to do with them all. There was no way ... Read More
Peanut Butter Pineapple Upside Down Smoothie Recipe
Hey there smoothie enthusiasts and fellow pineapple lovers! Today, I stumbled upon a juicy discovery that's sure to add a delightful twist to your post-surgery recovery routine. It all started ... Read More
What to Buy to Make an Invisible Deer Fence for Garden Protection
I love deer. They're beautiful, graceful, serene animals. I also hate deer. They eat the apples from my tree, munch on my kale, and eat my strawberries. How do I ... Read More
The Best Heirloom Vegetable Plants to Grow
Mention heirloom vegetable plants and immediately we think of rich tomatoes, sweet corn, or bright purple carrots. The other thing that comes to mind is a garden full of vegetables ... Read More
The Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Pots
One sunny day in late summer, I went to visit a city-dwelling friend. We went for a walk, and I noted a few porches with a random tomato plant or ... Read More
Apothecary Rose
My dear old friend dug a root for me, said Lafayette presented this very rose to her ancestor when the Frenchman returned to America in 1825 on his triumphant farewell tour, and ... Read More
Growing Black Raspberry vs. Blackberry vs. Mulberry: Which is Best?
"Here we go 'round the mulberry bush on a cold and frosty morning." So goes the children's song that's usually accompanied by a skipping dance and some playful laughs. But ... Read More
Benefits of Gardening in Retirement Communities
Many adults choose to spend their golden years in a vibrant, supportive retirement community. However, these complexes offer more than just movie nights, Mahjong and social clubs. Residents also reap ... Read More
The Golden Gems of Summer …
The sun pounds on the nurseries, projecting a warm, brilliant sparkle over the fields of marigolds. These brilliant and dynamic blossoms influence in the delicate breeze, their petals moving like ... Read More
