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Companion Planting with Spinach

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  
Confessions of a Vegetable Gardener

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  
The Uninvited Garden Guests

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 Exciting New Vegetables and Fruits for 2024

10 Exciting New Vegetables and Fruits for 2024

What do Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Gilroy, California; Miami, Florida; and Springfield, Ohio, have in common? These locations, along with more than 75 others, are the testing grounds for varieties of  
10 Prettiest Flowering Vegetables and Herbs

10 Prettiest Flowering Vegetables and Herbs

When gardeners envision their preferred fruits, vegetables, and herbs for cultivation, they're usually thinking about flavor profiles and the level of effort required for successful growth. When designing a garden,  
Tales of Love, Betrayal, and Tomatoes

Tales of Love, Betrayal, and Tomatoes

Engaging in gardening imparts various life lessons, but it also offers practical insights. I've encountered some harsh realities about certain vegetables, and it's time to candidly address them.