Soil and Sun Requirements for Growing Cucumbers
Having healthy cucumber plants starts with having great soil in which to grow them. Cucumbers produce more fruit when they have a low amount of nitrogen, and compost with 2% …
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One-Skillet Southwest Chicken
All of the fun flavors of a typical southwest dish come together in one skillet of deliciousness! The whole family will be asking for seconds with this one. …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Potatoes
You want well-drained soil that is free of low spots where water can collect. You should check the pH of your soil to make sure it’s in the ideal range, between …
Where to Grow Potatoes
Before you start ordering seed potatoes or sweet potato slips, assess your land. If you have open land that meets the requirements of your crops, then all you have to …
The Three Sisters Planting Method for Pumpkins
If you’d like to honor ancient tradition in your garden, you might want to consider a Three Sisters garden: corn, beans, and pumpkin all together. This style of planting ensures …
Ensuring the Right Sunlight, Soil, Fertilizer, and Water for Your Corn Plants
Corn plants need a lot of sun, at least eight hours of full daily sun exposure, and 10 hours is even better. If you want your corn to grow as …
Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette
Almost every recipe seems to have garlic as an ingredient—and for good reason! Not only is it healthy, but its powerful, pungent taste gives a lot of depth to any …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Tomato Diseases
Tomato plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The diseases can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even gardeners themselves. …
Wonderful White Chicken Chili
To warm you up this season, try this chicken chili that’s packed with Mexican flavors and spices. …
A Beautiful Haven
Rich lemony-yellow mums were my mother’s favorite. In this first Autumn after her death, when I see them, I crave her presence. I hunger for the soft warmth of her …
