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Winter Is Coming
Winter isn’t the season for everyone. “I shudder at the approach of Winter,” wrote Thomas Jefferson from his mountaintop in (cold) Virginia to John Adams in (colder) Massachusetts. “Winter is …
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Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
The easiest way to plant hot peppers is to plant seedlings. Many gardeners have success starting their hot peppers from seeds; it depends in part on your gardening …
10 Best Herbs & Vegetables to Grow in Shade
The first garden I planted got morning sun, but a mostly shady afternoon, and let’s just say my harvests mostly came up empty-handed. And I was particularly devastated when I …
Salted Radish and Chive Baguettes
Radishes are most popularly served in France on sandwiches swiped with butter and this Salted Radish and Chive Baguette honors that tried and true formula. …
How to Prune Herbs for Healthier Plants
If you have herbs in your garden, you might have given some thought to how to prune herbs, so they grow nice and healthy. The good news? It's pretty darn …
Picking Flowers
I have always been captivated by picking flowers. When I was a little girl, I picked the sweet blue henbit, the Winter weed that shimmers azure in early Spring as …
How to Select the Best Herbs to Plant in Spring Gardens
I love deciding which herbs to plant in spring. I know many of them like spending warm summer days outdoors, but the way to get there is to start them …
Planting Orange Trees in the Ground
When you’re ready to plant your young tree, gently remove it from the container, keeping the soil intact. …
Planting Bell Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
If you live in an area with a long growing season, the easiest way to plant bell peppers is to plant seeds directly in the ground. …
Potatoes Gardening Guide Close-Up: 10 Potato and Sweet Potato Companion Plants
You can find them in the fanciest restaurants and next to a burger at your local diner. They're a staple crop around the world, and they can grow just about …
