Self-Seeding Vegetables and Herbs
Have you ever gotten so overwhelmed with a cherry tomato plant that you let it go, and then the next spring you had a million little cherry tomato plants trying …
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What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 4-6
There's something quietly thrilling about those first April mornings in the garden. After what feels like an endless winter of thumbing through seed catalogs and sketching garden plans on scraps …
Companion Planting with Mushrooms
This practice can enhance growth, deter pests, and improve overall ecosystem health. Today, let’s explore companion planting with nutrient-rich, versatile mushrooms.
Understanding Companion Planting
Companion planting relies on the relationships between different …
Chicken Chow Mein: From Dubious Veggies to the Star of the Show
When I was a kid, vegetables were sidekick material, not superheroes. They sat politely beside the real stars of the meal—steak, chicken, or fish—rarely drawing attention. Then my father, a …
Green and White Unite in a Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad
It’s a love story for the ages: two vegetables, once seen as culinary opposites, have come together in perfect harmony. Broccoli and cauliflower, the ultimate dynamic duo, prove that opposites …
10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish
When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and …
7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around …
Easy Gluten-Free Grains to Grow in Your Garden
There’s also triticale — a wheat and rye hybrid — to avoid. However, given the wealth of grain variants, you don’t have to limit yourself. Consider growing these gluten-free grains …
What to Plant in March in Zones 7-8
March in zones 7-8 is when the rest of the country is still dreaming of spring, and you can already get your hands dirty! While northern gardeners are starting seeds …
What to Plant in March in Zones 4-6
March in zones 4-6 is when every slightly warmer day has us pressing our noses against windows, watching for the first signs of spring. While our gardens might still be …
