Y’all Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet!
Howdy, y'all! Don Nicholas here, saddle-sore but with a heart as big as a Texas sunset, ready to spill the beans about my recent wild romp through the Lady Bird …
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Growing Zucchini in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Once you've selected the zucchini varieties destined for your garden, it's time to embark on the journey of planting and nurturing these versatile summer squashes.
Growing zucchini in open land or …
Beet Companion Plants: What to Grow with Beets
One of the many things I love about beets is the excuse they give me to grow some tasty beet companion plants. To be clear, I'm happy to have a …
Spring’s Teasing Dance (with audio)
"You don't have to do so much." Ah, the sage advice of Sweet Lori, the ever-opinionated mother. The seeds, the fuss, the digging—apparently, I was doing it all wrong. …
Garden Escape
"Go to work, go to work, go to work, go to work," chants the silent mantra in my head. While these words are ostensibly meant for my husband, Ed, I …
Beans, Soups, and Mediterranean Delights
Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! This past weekend, I found myself on a delightful journey through the world of beans, inspired by the aromatic winter minestrone soup that Gail whipped …
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 …
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 …
