Vegetable Care Basics
Vegetable gardening is a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor that allows individuals to grow their own fresh produce, connect with nature, and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting homegrown vegetables. …
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Cultivating the American Dream
The history of vegetable gardens in America is a tapestry woven with threads of tradition, innovation, and resilience. From the earliest Native American agricultural practices to the modern urban gardening …
10 Summer Squash Companion Plants You Want in Your Garden
Summer squash grows quickly and easily. Some, like zucchini, are known as prolific producers. And they add some beautiful color to your garden with their vivid yellow-orange flowers and bright …
10 Marigold Companion Plants in a Vegetable Garden
As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, …
The Biggest Basil and Tomato Companion Planting Benefits
If time machines were a thing, you could go back to a classic 1972 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial, where in the commercial, a man trips and falls, accidentally dipping …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Zucchini Plants
Are unwelcome guests leaving behind a trail of trouble on your cherished zucchini plants? If you've detected irregular holes and signs of distress on the leaves, your zucchini may be …
Companion Planting with Zucchini
Gardening, a cherished pastime, connects us with nature and offers the joy of harvesting our own fresh produce. One intriguing strategy that has gained popularity is companion planting—a practice rooted …
Beet Companion Plants: What to Grow with Beets
One of the many things I love about beets is the excuse they give me to grow some tasty beet companion plants. To be clear, I'm happy to have a …
Magnolia Care Basics: Cultivating Elegance in Your Garden
Magnolias, with their timeless beauty and breathtaking blossoms, are revered additions to gardens around the world. …
How to Design the Best Garden Layout for Vegetables in Your Yard
Is it misleading to say that every garden is beautiful? And the best garden layout for vegetables to thrive is more about science than aesthetics? I've seen gorgeous gardens with …
