The Great Tomato Caper: A Space Odyssey
Hey there, Earthlings! Don Nicholas here, reporting live from the comfort of my home, where the closest I get to space is when I accidentally spill tomato sauce on my …
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How to Design the Best Garden Layout for Vegetables in Your Yard
Is it misleading to say that every garden is beautiful? And the best garden layout for vegetables to thrive is more about science than aesthetics? I've seen gorgeous gardens with …
Craving a Hot Bowl of chili on a Chilly Day
I am not much of a cook. I can bake, and I love to bake, but cooking is a whole other beast. One that I really don’t like to tackle. …
Fending off Snails in the Garden
As a gardener, I am no stranger to snails in the garden, or other pests that wreak havoc on my beautiful plants. When the snails started appearing in my garden …
Companion Planting with Oregano
Gardening is a delightful and rewarding hobby, offering a connection to the natural world and the opportunity to nurture and harvest your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. …
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is one of our favorite Chinese take-out selections. The tender chicken, the crisp green beans, and that yummy brown sauce—so good for soaking up with …
Sharing is caring!
My dogs love fruits and vegetables. They would eat them all day long if given a chance. Every time I take out the cutting board, they are eagerly at attention, …
Our Peaceful Place
My fondness of dirt started when I was very young: making dirt tracks for matchbox cars (and leaving them out in the rain), building mudpies by the creek (then pouring …
My Dad’s Green Foot
I’m looking at the tomato plants against the fence in our back yard, hoping against hope that this year we’ll have a crop of juicy ripened tomatoes to slice and make …
10 Sage Companion Plants
If you think about it, referring to the garden as a neighborhood isn't so strange. A diverse grouping of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits creates a mini ecosystem where bees, …
