What is My USDA Planting Zone?
The mysterious USDA planting zone (aka plant hardiness zone) isn't all that mysterious once you get to know it. It's like the overlooked love interest in every 80's RomCom. Always …
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How to Choose the Best Lights for Growing Berries Indoors
While we often think of berries as outdoor plants, you can grow some berries indoors as long as you have the best lights for growing them. And what's not to …
Overnight French Toast Bake
You know those recipes that come into your life at exactly the right moment? That's how I discovered this Overnight French Toast Bake. It was during one particularly chaotic holiday …
Perfect Peach Crumble
You know how they say be careful what you wish for? Well, let me tell you about the summer my little peach tree decided to overachieve, and what led me …
The Ultimate Berry Crumble
This Ultimate Berry Crumble is everything you want in an ooey, gooey dessert. It's got fresh berries and buttery crumbles, and it's not too sweet. I first had a taste …
The Blueberry Battlefield
The morning ritual of adding a handful of blueberries to my Frosted Flakes was more than just a breakfast routine; it was a symbolic gesture, a tribute to the fallen …
The Joy of Gardening is in the Dirt
"Gardening is not for the faint of heart, and never has been," writes today's author, H. Ni Aódagain. Probably like you, I completely align with that statement from the piece …
How to Make Eco-Friendly Slug Repellent at Home
How could something so helpless like a slug cause so much damage in your garden? You might not always know you have a slug problem right away because slugs only …
How to Propagate a Blueberry Bush from Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide
I have zero regrets about planting blueberry bushes in my yard. In fact, they are my prized plants! My daughter will in fact, only eat blueberries in season, from our …
5 Most Important Ways Not to Kill Your Blueberries
Many years ago, when we first bought our current home, I decided to take the plunge and plant some blueberry bushes in my backyard. My main motivation was simply a …
