The Myth of the Black Thumb
I always love the story of a gardening underdog. Gardening offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and express yourself creatively. I enjoy growing flowers, herbs, fruits, …
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Companion Planting with Celery
Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves growing different plants together to promote healthier and more productive gardens. This practice can enhance growth, deter pests, and improve overall plant …
Are You Harvesting Garlic Scapes Wrong?
As a lover of garlic scapes—the more-delicious alternative to asparagus—I could hardly believe it when I read today's piece, Scaping Lessons, and learned there are people on this planet that …
A Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Pie Recipe to Embrace Fall
Oh boy, gather 'round folks, because I'm about to spill the beans (or should I say, the sweet potatoes?) on my absolute favorite sweet potato pie recipe. Hold onto your …
Unexpected But Edible: 10 Weird Things You Can Actually Eat From Your Garden
As a kid, I played this game with my friend where we’d blindfold each other and take random food or condiments from the fridge and get the other person to …
What to Plant in September in USDA Zones 7-8
Ah, September in USDA zones 7-8 - a time when most folks are packing away their gardening gloves and dreaming of pumpkin spice everything. But hold onto your sun hats, …
Planting Seeds of Joy: The Perfect Kids Vegetable Garden for Your Little Sprout
Growing smiles and cultivating a bountiful and joyful kids vegetable garden with your young green thumb
Want to work some veggie magic on your kids? Forget the constant battle at the …
Gail’s Irresistible Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
For years, my lovely wife Gail has been gently nudging me toward a deeper appreciation of cauliflower. We've explored many farmers markets together, each time finding new varieties and flavors, …
Marinated Broccoli with Curry Dip
Do you ever go through your recipes, come across a favorite you haven’t made in years, and wonder why? Sometimes recipes become so popular that cooks feel the need to …
Pasta-Free Italian Summer Salad
The weather is warming up and the invitations to barbecues are starting to come through. Anyone else go to a cookout and struggle to find healthy options to eat? Is …
