5 Things to Plant in April
Since you can still get some frost in April, always make sure whatever you’re planting is frost-tolerant, or simply wait until the end of the month. In terms of coming …
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Blueberry Bliss: from Morning Delights to Whiskey Nights
Hello, fellow fruit enthusiasts! While I've got a soft spot for a plethora of fruits, there's a fruity affair in my life that's almost a daily celebration—blueberries! …
Craving Summer Flavors on a very Wintry Day
I don’t know about you, but for me, although February is the shortest month days-wise, it always seems to take the longest for me. Being a leap year, with an …
Eating Vegetables from the Grocery Store Could Kill You
When I first started gardening, I had this idea that grocery store produce was safer than my own. I suppose I knew that birds pooped on blueberries in the fields …
A Blueberry Sunday Morning at Sea
I remember that bright blue Sunday morning like it was yesterday. Paul and I were on the USS Enterprise, cruising from the Philippines to Australia. We had been at sea …
The Joy of Growing Blueberries
I love blueberries. Not only are they full of antioxidants, they are just delicious. I like them in yogurt, cereal, just plain, and most definitely in baking. I decided that …
Colorful Garden Art On Your Plate
It almost seems redundant to talk about colorful garden art. Gardens are some of the most colorful places around many homes. And in botanical gardens far and wide, there's seemingly …
A Beginner’s Guide To Gardening With Hoses
A hose is a hose. Right? When I started gardening, there was no beginner's guide to gardening that had much to say about hoses. My "lesson" involved going to the …
Classic Blueberry Pie
As a home food gardener, I've often tried my hand at making pies with the berries I grow. The Classic Blueberry Pie is one of my favorites, and it's never …
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 …
