Some plants like the cool weather, while others prefer the heat. Some plants are easy to start indoors, like tomatoes, and others prefer to be planted directly, like beans. One …
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 …
It's no secret that fresh vegetables are good for you. It's also no secret that many of us don't have enough fresh veggies in our diets. I could leave it …
I'll be the first to admit that one of the things I've struggled with in the garden is vegetable seed spacing. No matter how many times I plant veggies and …
Let’s talk about health. No, I’m not your doctor, and no, I’m not about to make you feel guilty about the fact that you didn’t exercise yesterday. I, too, may …
It's no secret that fresh vegetables are good for you. It's also no secret that many of us don't have enough fresh veggies in our diets. I could leave it …
Since you can still get some frost in April, always make sure whatever you’re planting is frost-tolerant, or simply wait until the end of the month. In terms of coming …
Why Grow Protein-Rich Crops?
Plant proteins are more than just “meat replacements.” They’re full of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that animal proteins don’t provide. Best of all, many protein-rich fruits …
One of our favorite Chinese take-out choices is Beef with Broccoli Stir-Fry. The brown sauce melds so beautifully with the slices of beef and chunks of tender broccoli—this dish always …
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 …