How to Train Squash to Grow Vertically
If you've been looking for a way to grow more squash in your vegetable garden, but don't have the space or time for lots of plants growing every which way …
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10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish
When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and …
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 …
A Senior’s Ultimate Guide to Gardening from a Chair
Fresh air, nature, flowers, veggies and the satisfaction of nurturing living, growing plants. What’s not to love about gardening? However, getting down on your hands and knees to tend to …
7 Types of Beans to Grow to Add Color to Your Vegetable Garden
I'll admit that writing about the different types of beans to grow in your garden is no easy task. You could probably write an entire Ph.D. thesis on beans if …
This Family Home Garden Surprised Almost Everyone
I consider myself lucky in a lot of ways. One of the biggest ones, for me, is knowing that my daughter is growing up with a family home garden. Since …
Six-Square-Foot Salad Systems
You don’t need a huge yard to enjoy fresh greens daily. When you plan it right, just six square feet can be enough. This space is easy to care for …
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 …
10 High-Yield Crops for a Cost-Efficient Garden
I'm just going to lay it on the line here: gardening can be expensive. It doesn't need to be, and certainly, the return on investment is usually pretty high. That …
Combinations of Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
