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Mama’s Blooming Legacy: A Gardening Tale of Love, Laughter, and Papaw’s Lilies
The long arm of Mama’s gardening began with her youthful green thumb. Her first effort involved moving a clump of milk-and-wine crinum lilies from the corner of a fence to ... Read More
Caribbean Magic: Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Herbaceous Twist
Welcome back, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to share a culinary adventure inspired by my recent escapade to the French side of Saint Martin. Picture this: a charming waterfront ... Read More
The 15 Best Blueberries To Grow in 2024
Editor’s note: This is our annually updated list of the best blueberries to grow, based on ratings from the Burpee website. Since last year, we’ve made some changes to reflect ... Read More
A Simple Guide to Fruit Tree Companion Plants
We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they grow well together in the garden. We know corn, beans, and squash are great garden companions. But vegetables and herbs ... Read More
Olive You a Lot: Adventures of an Accidental Olive Farmer
Ah, the humble olive tree. It stands tall, proud, and often perplexing in front yards across certain neighborhoods. Growing up in Hillsdale, just north of Sacramento, I couldn't help but ... Read More
Growing Memories and Gardening With Children
Gardening with children is always an adventure. Don't get me wrong. I love spending time in the garden with my daughter. And as we've gardened together, she's learned more and ... Read More
10 Exciting New Vegetables and Fruits for 2024
What do Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Gilroy, California; Miami, Florida; and Springfield, Ohio, have in common? These locations, along with more than 75 others, are the testing grounds for varieties of ... Read More
Spring Garden Inspiration? Not So Fast
When I look for Spring garden inspiration, I often look to beautiful gardens filled with tulips, daffodils, and even the occasional cherry tree as it blossoms and spreads cheer throughout ... Read More
Loving Spaghetti Squash
I have a new vegetable love in my life…spaghetti squash. I was lamenting with some friends, about how I love pasta, but it doesn’t always love me. I need to ... Read More
How a Reluctant Gardener Became a Fruit God
You don't have to believe in Zeus or Ra to believe that there is a fruit god. In fact, there might be a fruit god somewhere near you right now! ... Read More
