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What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 7-8
I'll admit it - I get a touch of garden envy scrolling through social media in April, watching you lucky zone 7-8 gardeners already digging in your sun-warmed soil. While …
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What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 9-10
I have to chuckle when I hear you zone 9-10 gardeners talking about your "spring" gardens in April. Let's be honest - you've been at this for months already, haven't …
Vegetable Garden Warning Signs and Red Flags
There's no such thing as a perfect garden. And no matter how long you've been gardening, I bet you'd agree that something will always come up, even if it's just …
Secret Ingredient Meatloaf
There's something undeniably comforting about a slice of homemade meatloaf, especially one with a secret ingredient that elevates it beyond the ordinary. This particular rendition stands out in the crowded …
Comforting Vegetarian Kale Soup Done Slow
Everyone needs a go-to slow cooker soup, and this Vegetarian Slow Cooker Kale Soup is mine! It’s tasty, healthy, and comforting, all without requiring much effort. Just toss everything in …
Savor the Harvest with Stuffed Acorn Squash
I always look forward to the end of summer and deep into fall when my winter squash are ready for harvest. Last year my vines outdid themselves, producing a bumper …
Gardening by the Stars: A Celestial Guide to Planting in 2025
As your intrepid gardening reporter and seeker of knowledge in all forms—terrestrial and celestial—I decided that 2025 would be the year I let the cosmos guide my planting decisions. …
Ring My Bell (Peppers): This Quinoa Casserole is Hot, Hot, Hot!
I'll be honest with you, this isn't usually the recipe I pick out of a hat, but let me tell you, I have made this at least three more times …
Creamy, Dreamy, and Green: Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup
Asparagus has always been one of my favorite ingredients to cook with because it’s so versatile. From side dishes to soups, it adapts beautifully to all kinds of recipes. One …
Planting a Garden of Lost Secrets
I'll be the first to say that every time I dig in my garden, I always hope I'll come across some buried treasure. Maybe it will be a lost ring …
