In recent years, the plush toy market has experienced a delightful transformation, with garden-inspired stuffed toys—think cuddly cabbages and amiable avocados—sprouting in popularity. These whimsical plushies have become cherished companions …
In USDA zones 4-6, May isn't just about what to plant – it's about what not to plant too early, because one late frost can send your garden dreams back …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
