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 …
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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 …
Unexpected But Edible: 10 Weird Things You Can Actually Eat From Your Garden
As a kid, I played this game with my friend where we’d blindfold each other and take random food or condiments from the fridge and get the other person to …
What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 4-6
As we all know, August can be a tricky month for gardening, with scorching temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns. But fear not! With a little know-how and some careful planning, …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 4-6
As we step into the warm embrace of July, many of us might think it's too late to start planting. But let me tell you a little secret: July is …
7 Veggies to Plant in July
So you thought you’d just roll out of bed in July and start a garden, did you? Watch a little HGTV this weekend and decide to plant yourself a little …
Vegetables for Hot Dry Climates: A Zone 9+ Planting Guide
Planting zone 9 and higher is hot. For gardeners, that means a long growing season. In fact, if you plan it right, you could grow vegetables almost all year long! …
10 Sage Companion Plants
If you think about it, referring to the garden as a neighborhood isn't so strange. A diverse grouping of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits creates a mini ecosystem where bees, …
The Best Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables & 7 to Plant at Home
They lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, help prevent cancer, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, act as an antiviral, improve gut bacteria, and that's just the beginning. There's no …
Nutrient-Rich Kale Smoothie
I love greens. Whether it's spinach (thanks, Popeye) or collard greens or dandelion greens, some greens on the plate make every meal better as far as I'm concerned. I couldn't …
