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How to Celebrate Naked Gardening Day
The first Saturday in May is a special day for nature-loving gardeners. Since 2007, the day has been celebrated as World Naked Gardening Day. The holiday itself began in 2005, ... Read More
Caring for Baby Caterpillars In My Garden
I love butterflies. They're like little artistic stained glass windows flitting about the flowers and vegetables. They're helpful, too. Though they aren't the pollinators that bees are, butterflies do their ... Read More
It’s Hard To Leave an Enchanting Garden
There are a few times during the year that I would say almost any garden is an enchanting garden. When the flowers are in full bloom, the foliage is lush ... Read More
Budding Bonds: A Tale of Friendship, Fences, and Fresh Greens
Gardening? Not my cup of tea. I couldn't even keep a cactus alive—much to my friends' amusement. But when Emily, my best friend, suggested we start a vegetable garden together, ... Read More
My Ongoing Love of Cauliflower
After my foray into the fun of twice-baked cauliflower a few weeks ago, I started wondering what else I could use cauliflower for. I truly feel that this is a ... Read More
The Uninvited Garden Guests
To quote a beloved author, "It was the wettest of springs, it was the coldest of springs." This observation perfectly encapsulates my gardening journey this year. Delaying my planting until ... Read More
Is That Tree Talking and Writing Letters?
If the idea of a tree talking makes you think of fantasy stories with elves and wizards, we are of the same mind. I'll admit my first thought is of ... Read More
The 10 Best Strawberries To Grow in 2024
Editor's note: This list of the best strawberries to grow in your garden is updated annually, based on ratings from the Burpee website. With most of our "best of" lists, there ... Read More
Italian recipes from the garden
Greetings, dear readers! As I explore the culinary wonders within these pages, I'm transported to the vineyards of Italy, the aromatic kitchens of Tuscany, and the flavorful cliffs of the ... Read More
The Ladybug Died – But Not For Long
You can't miss a ladybug. With their bright red or orange wings and contrasting black spots, they're easy to notice. Plus, some of us believe them to be good luck. ... Read More
