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Creating a Front Porch or Patio Freedom Garden
Look up any gardening guide, and you’ll see that almost all plants need “well-drained soil.” That’s especially true in container gardening, where there’s limited space for too much water to …
How to Preserve Asparagus to Enjoy All Year Long
Have you thought much about how to preserve asparagus? I admit that I used to only think about asparagus as something to enjoy in early spring. But it sure is …
Dividing Rhubarb: Splitting, Transplanting, and Methods for Moving
Rhubarb takes almost no effort to grow, and this perennial plant will give you tart, tender stalks for years. There’s just one thing you need to know about first: dividing …
Planting Rhubarb in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Rhubarb is a cold-hardy perennial, and it likes to have some space to spread out—like 4 feet across. Your best planting strategy is to find a spot along the edge …
10 Tips for Growing and Harvesting Asparagus
If you’re looking for a return on your gardening investment, it doesn’t get much better than asparagus. Plant this vegetable one time and you could find yourself harvesting asparagus for …
Potatoes Gardening Guide Close-Up: 10 Potato and Sweet Potato Companion Plants
You can find them in the fanciest restaurants and next to a burger at your local diner. They're a staple crop around the world, and they can grow just about …
Garden Vegetable Plants That Double as Indoor Bouquets
Garden vegetable plants have a secret double life that no one is talking about. Sure, homegrown veggies taste delicious in a yummy seasonal recipe. And yes, it feels good to …
Grilled Rosemary Asparagus with Candied Garlic Kumquats
If you’re looking for a flavorful, unique dish that can grace any dinner table from a casual weeknight meal to an elegant holiday feast, Grilled Rosemary Asparagus with Candied Garlic …
Self-Seeding Vegetables and Herbs
Have you ever gotten so overwhelmed with a cherry tomato plant that you let it go, and then the next spring you had a million little cherry tomato plants trying …