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Different Types of Lettuce by Flavor

Different Types of Lettuce by Flavor

Like most people, I was once in the camp of those who didn't believe that you could really taste a difference between lettuces, but maybe that's because my two main  
Growing Garden Burgers in your Backyard

Growing Garden Burgers in your Backyard

Growing up with a love for burgers doesn't mean you can't embrace the green side of life! Join me in the backyard burger revolution with these five plant-powered creations that  
How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden

How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden

My husband and I both have Italian roots, with my family originating from Rome and his from Ischia. Whenever our conversations get animated, with wild hand gestures and raised voices,  
5 Vegetables to Plant in October

5 Vegetables to Plant in October

A few years ago, I was in line at the farmer’s market talking to a farmer about how great he must be feeling because it’s the “end of the season.”  
Gardening Humor for “Real” Gardeners

Gardening Humor for “Real” Gardeners

Do you remember when you were a young budding gardener, and you thought, "one day I'll be like those other gardeners, with their perfectly pruned tomatoes, their pollinator gardens, and