A Monkey in the Garden
Once upon a time, when I was just a young lad, my father decided to embark on one of the most unique adventures of his life: monkey-sitting. It all began …
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A Portrait of a Garden
Lightly the fine brush traces, faintly the supple hairs draw. The upturned leaves, sketched in a freehand style, coil like wisps of smoke about the stems. Yellow heads peak behind …
Taming the Blackberries: When Backyard Pest Control Turns Cute
When I think of backyard pest control, I usually think of it as a way to get rid of unwanted critters. On a small scale, that might be Squash Bugs …
Top Planted of 2024: What Our Community is Planting This Year
I hope you're excited as we gear up for another fruitful year of food gardening! Here at Food Gardening Network, your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create content …
Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler
Treat yourself to the nostalgic charm of a timeless dessert with the Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler, a recipe that has stood the test of time since its prize-winning debut in the …
Picking Blackberries to Your Heart’s Content
I'd be lying if I said this one didn't make me a little weepy. Here I was just minding my own business, paging through GreenPrints, when I stumbled upon this …
The Life and Times of Growing Boysenberries
Are you growing boysenberries? When I was young, we had oodles of berries growing (thanks, birds!), though we never grew boysenberry. My mother taught me never to grow raspberries or …
Pork Chops with Blackberry Port Sauce
Who doesn’t love fruit with pork chops? Instead of the traditional apple sauce, try this alternative. The tartness of the blackberries pairs well with the sweet port in the sauce.
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A Home in the Blackberries
This article about a woman and her blackberry bushes was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Mama vs. the Blackberries.” It was written by Katie …
The 10 Best Berries to Grow in Your Garden
I love berries. They're fantastic snacks on their own. Many of them are great in a pie for dessert or with some yogurt and granola for breakfast. You can add …
