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Edible Gardens That Wow

Edible Gardens That Wow

Imagine making pesto and only needing to step outside to your backyard to grab more basil, or realizing how refreshing mint would be in your tea and picking it from  
How to Germinate Seeds More Quickly

How to Germinate Seeds More Quickly

The other day, a friend of mine was working on a science project with her elementary schooler. It was the classic, but still really cool, experiment where you learn how  
Fermenting Vegetables From Your Garden

Fermenting Vegetables From Your Garden

A garden bursting with produce brings huge satisfaction. But how can you enjoy every last bit of your hard-earned harvest before it goes to waste? Imagine transforming those vegetables, capturing  
What’s It Like to Be Mike McGrath?

What’s It Like to Be Mike McGrath?

You can learn a lot about a person just by reading what they write. Some folks come off kind, others terse, some brilliant, and some—well, a bit outrageous. But Mike  
The Seed Catalog Time Machine

The Seed Catalog Time Machine

Browsing a seed catalog or website, you may see names like “Mortgage Lifter” tomatoes, “Dragon’s Tongue” beans and “Moon and Stars” watermelons. These whimsical-sounding products are real, and many gardeners  
Inspirational Rock Garden? You Could Say That

Inspirational Rock Garden? You Could Say That

Inspiration doesn't always come in the way we might expect. Sometimes inspiration even pushes us in the opposite direction. For example, an inspirational quote might remind us of the beauty