5 Types of Vegetable Garden Screens for Pretty Pest Control
Screens are a wonderful thing, are they not? Your screen door can let in sunlight and a nice summer breeze while it keeps out the flies and mosquitoes. A screen …
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A Delicious Hug of Potato Soup for Your Soul
Let me introduce you to your new cold-weather best friend. This isn't just any potato soup – it's a velvety, soul-warming hug in a bowl that will transport you straight …
Sip Your Greens: The Ultimate Green Juice Recipe for Kids (and Adults, Too!)
The other morning, my daughter and I were going through our usual breakfast routine when she declared, “Juice, please!” With her fist waving a piece of celery like a magic …
Comforting Cream of Broccoli Bowls
I’ll never forget the first time I tried cream of broccoli soup. It wasn’t some grand moment at a five-star restaurant or a carefully crafted experience at home. Nope. It …
What to Plant in February in Zones 7-8
February in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C), with those teasing warm spells that hint at spring around the corner. While your garden …
What to Plant in February in Zones 4-6
February in zones 4-6 means we're still firmly in winter's grip, with temperatures swinging from a teeth-chattering -20°F to an occasionally hopeful 35°F. While your garden beds might still be …
Forget Chocolate Think Celery
Valentine’s Day, it turns out, owes a lot to Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th-century author of The Canterbury Tales. It was Geoffrey who pointed out – in a 1375 poem titled …
Terracotta vs Plastic Pots: Which is Better for Edible Gardens?
One of the fun choices we get to make when we plant container gardens is picking out the container. Don't get me wrong; I also love choosing new varieties of …
Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie
During a trip to London, I discovered something remarkable at The King's Head tavern – a shepherd's pie that completely transformed my understanding of this humble dish. Unlike the traditional …
What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6
Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to …
