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How to Throw a Backyard Pizza Party from Your Garden
If you have a beautiful garden that you're proud of, you probably like to show it off. Maybe you invite friends and neighbors to pick from your garden, or have …
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What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 4-6
As we step into the warm embrace of July, many of us might think it's too late to start planting. But let me tell you a little secret: July is …
How to Cut Broccoli off the Plant and Keep it Growing
Let me tell you about the first time I grew broccoli. I planted three in a row. They were one of the first to grow in my garden that year, …
10 Sweetest Tomatoes to Plant
That's not entirely true. There are several ways to determine which tomatoes are the sweetest tomatoes to plant. Taste tests just happen to be my favorite, for probably obvious reasons. …
7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas
There are two ways to think about unique vegetable garden ideas: one is design and layout, and the other is what vegetables you grow. But why not combine them? There’s …
10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)
They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. …
Savory Sweet Potato Burger
Who doesn’t love burgers? They’re great to indulge in once in a while. I know I get some really strong burger cravings from time to time! Of course, you don’t …
Cabbages, Avocados, and Plushy Dreams: The Rise of Garden-Inspired Stuffed Toys
Move over, teddy bears—plushy stuffed toys are taking a stroll through the vegetable patch. In a delightful twist, characters inspired by cabbages, avocados, and other garden favorites are cropping up …
Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter Sauce
Can we all just agree that roasted garlic is one of the greatest smells on planet Earth? The way it transforms from sharp and pungent to sweet and nutty is …
Smoky Chipotle Herb Rub for Vegetables
Sometimes vegetables need a little help in the excitement department. The star of this Smoky Chipotle Herb Rub is chipotle powder, which is just smoked jalapeños ground into delicious dust. …
