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What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10
While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8
While northern friends are completely snowed in, December in zones 7-8 offers a few sneaky opportunities for the dedicated gardener. With average temperatures ranging from 45°F down to 25°F (7°C …
10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, and when paired with the right companion plants, they can thrive like never before. Companion planting is an age-old technique that enhances growth, …
Keep Your Garden Growing (Indoors) All Winter
Winter can feel like the end of the gardening season, especially for those of us who rely on fresh produce from our backyard plots. …
The Great Cilantro Chronicles
In the lush, verdant world of Don Nicholas’s garden, there exists a plant that has baffled and bewitched me for years: cilantro. While I’ve had the pleasure of cultivating everything …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 7-8
July in USDA zone 7-8 is when the mercury climbs higher than a cat on a hot tin roof, and the humidity makes you feel like you're wearing a wet …
How to Bring Dying Herbs Back to Life
It's a sad sight. You leave town for a day or two or just get caught up in life, and by the time you look at your garden, all you …
What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 7-8
Welcome to October in zones 7-8, where the gardening season isn't winding down - it's revving up for round two! The scorching summer heat has finally backed off, leaving you …
Antimicrobial Herbs You Can Grow at Home
Antimicrobial spices are certainly more well-known than antimicrobial herbs. Cloves, for example, are clinically proven to fight gum disease and they can relieve tooth pain. Cinnamon is revered for its …
