What to Plant in March in Zones 9-10
Think of March as your garden's sweet spot. The intense summer heat hasn't arrived yet, but you've got plenty of warm, sunny days perfect for growing just about anything your …
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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup holds a special place in the pantheon of comfort foods, and this slow cooker version transforms the traditional stovetop vigil into an effortless expression of home cooking …
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 …
Loaded Chili Potato Casserole: The Ultimate Leftover Makeover
Have you ever had one of those kitchen epiphanies that make you wonder why you didn't think of it sooner? That's exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon …
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. …
Diamonds in the Bean Patch
I am a bean gardener. Not just any bean gardener, mind you—I am one because I love to eat beans. There's something deeply satisfying about seeing big glass jars full …
The Enchanted Garden
The yard was a wild expanse, an untamed canvas of green, encircled by thorny brambles that whispered secrets on the wind. It was October, and the rains had come, cloaking …
Grow Your Own Food at Home Three Ways
Let’s just get this out of the way, produce is expensive at the grocery store. Last time I went through the checkout, I thought I must have paid for someone …
Stone Flowers
More and more, less and less seems to get planted in the grounds and gardens here. Could it be because I live on a road named Pandora? Hardly. I'll be …
Creamy Lettuce Soup: A Delicious Plot Twist from Your Garden
Last summer, I found myself in a familiar gardener's predicament - too much lettuce. My Buttercrunch lettuce had thrived beyond my wildest dreams, and I was running out of salad …
