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Grow Your Own Food at Home Three Ways
Let’s just get this out of the way, produce is expensive at the grocery store. Last time I went through the checkout, I thought I must have paid for someone …
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How to Prune Tomato Plants, Peppers, Cucumbers and More
If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize …
10 of the Best Savory Herbs to Grow for Family Meals
I’m taking a bit of a leap here. Anytime you start talking about "the best" of anything—whether it’s savory herbs, kitchen gadgets, or watering cans—you’re bound to leave out something …
Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad
Prepare to bow down to the Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad, a dish so magnificent it'll make you want to roll out the red carpet in your dining room. This …
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 …
The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy
There’s nothing like the fragrance of fresh herbs in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they …
How to Create an Aquaponic Herb Garden
Imagine a stranger came up to you holding a bag of fish from the pet store and said, “Hey, you! Did you know you can grow a garden using live …
How to Bring Dying Herbs Back to Life
It’s a sad sight. You head out of town for a couple of days—or simply get caught up in the busyness of life—and when you finally check on your herb …
Watering A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Garden
There's a lot to say about watering. And there is definitely enough to put it into a "Watering A to Z" list. I will tell you, though, this was challenging. …
The August Garden Negotiations
By August, I like to pretend that I am still in charge of my garden. This is adorable. Back in May, I walked outside with my packets of seeds, my …
