beans

The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!

The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!

Let me introduce you to the crowned jewel of my summer garden: Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans. If you’ve never grown them, you’re in for a treat. If you have, then  …
How Often to Water Vegetable Seeds

How Often to Water Vegetable Seeds

I see it from the corner of my eye, the telltale green sliver poking up from the potting mix. Victory, thy name is Vegetable Sprout! My pride is brimming as  …
Homegrown and Heartfelt

Homegrown and Heartfelt

If you’ve noticed more zucchinis than usual showing up on your neighbor’s doorstep lately, you’re not alone—and you’re witnessing something wonderful.  …
Savory Sweet Potato Burger

Savory Sweet Potato Burger

Who doesn’t love burgers? They’re great to indulge in once in a while. I know I get some really strong burger cravings from time to time! Of course, you don’t  …
What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 9-10

June gardeners in USDA zones 9-10 are navigating the increasing heat while still maintaining productive gardens. Spanning diverse regions from coastal Oregon to Arizona, Florida, and parts of California, zones  …
What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 7-8

June in zones 7-8 marks the transition from spring to full summer growing conditions. With soil temperatures consistently warm and the threat of frost long gone, gardeners in these moderate  …
What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 4-6

What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 4-6

It's June! When the soil has finally warmed, the threat of frost has (mostly) passed, and gardeners everywhere are itching to get their hands dirty! While your southern friends might  …
Pothos and Postpartum

Pothos and Postpartum

I never considered myself a plant person. Those #plantmamas on social media seemed a bit off, trading their marbles for expensive dirt, or so I thought. But life has a  …