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 …
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Companion Planting with Spinach
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 …
Finding New Ways to Use Leftover Ingredients
If you are anything at all like me, you have leftovers in your fridge right now. I always mean well. I am going to eat it for lunch the next …
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, …
15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest
Some delicious vegetable crops can take months to mature. And while I’m more than happy to get my hands dirty and play the long game, I also need to have …
Health Benefits of Veggies Grown Above Ground
Let's talk about health. No, I'm not your doctor, and no, I'm not about to make you feel guilty that you didn't exercise yesterday. I, too, may or may not …
Confessions of a Vegetable Gardener
In this humorous and delightfully opinionated story, author Mary Sullivan shares the hard-earned lessons and insights she's gained from her vegetable gardening adventures. With wit and candor, she evaluates the …
10 Herb & Vegetable Seeds to Plant in May
Every month we love to share the best fruits, vegetables, and herbs you can plant, but since May is such a big month for planting, it would have been a …
The Uninvited Garden Guests
To quote a beloved author, "It was the wettest of springs, it was the coldest of springs." This observation perfectly encapsulates my gardening journey this year. Delaying my planting until …
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 …
