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The Biggest Basil and Tomato Companion Planting Benefits
If time machines were a thing, you could go back to a classic 1972 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial, where in the commercial, a man trips and falls, accidentally dipping …
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Tomatoes for Two
The patio was a disaster. Between cracked stones sprouting weeds and the faint scent of dried nighttime air, it was a space with “potential,” which is another way of saying …
The Zero-Waste Gardening Kitchen
“Don’t toss that onion bottom!” I hollered just as my daughter Maya prepared to fling it into the compost bucket. She froze, onion in midair. “What? It’s garbage, Mom.” …
The California Wonder Pepper That Followed Me Home
What I remember most about the California State Fair in the 1960s isn’t the rides, the midway games, or even the smell of corn dogs drifting through the Summer air. …
10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs
I feel like one of the best kept secrets in gardening is around edible flowers. Edible flowers don’t just look pretty on your plate, they taste delightful, and they bring …
Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Treat yourself to a caprese-style sandwich with the addition of grilled chicken. This delicious sandwich is easy to put together and even great for fancy picnics! …
10 of the Best Savory Herbs to Grow for Family Meals
I'm taking a leap here. Anytime you offer your opinion of "the best," whether it's savory herbs, kitchen utensils, or watering cans, you risk missing some good stuff. And since …
Basil Ice Cream
So maybe your first ice cream choice is Rocky Road or strawberry sorbet, but what if you have a huge crop of basil? Well, in that case, you can make …
How to Make Cute Herb Stakes for Your Garden
It starts innocently enough. A seed-starter tray sitting in a sunny spot on your counter. Until you realize that you forgot to label them and now have to wait until …
How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
