There’s something magical about a New England summer. The sun lingers a little longer, the salt air makes every sandwich taste better, and your neighbors suddenly start gifting you bags …
Corn thrives best in warm climates with temperatures between 65°F and 80°F (18°C to 27°C). The recommended growing zones for corn are Zones 10a-11b, which provide the warmth and extended …
Hippies and gardens go together. So do slugs and gardens, even though that's not an ideal match. But how are hippies involved when there are slugs eating your garden? I'll …
In ratty flannel shirts and stained jeans, my mother would patrol the perimeter of her little garden, beaming with undivided pride and happiness. She would bend down, plucking weeds and …
Hi! I'm Amanda, and I'd like to talk about the different types of vegetable seeds. Why? Well, why not? Seeds are tiny miracles. It's amazing to me that something the …
Nothing says “summer” quite like a burger sizzling on the grill—but even classics deserve a refresh now and then. Enter Guac Turkey Burgers, a lean‑but‑luscious twist that swaps ground turkey for beef, …
June in zones 7-8 marks the transition from spring to full summer growing conditions. With soil temperatures consistently warm and the threat of frost long gone, gardeners in these moderate …
It's June! When the soil has finally warmed, the threat of frost has (mostly) passed, and gardeners everywhere are itching to get their hands dirty! While your southern friends might …
Whenever I hear about lingonberries, I’m teleported to the scene in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the O.G. film with Gene Wilder) where the kids are licking wallpaper. The …
As an avid food gardener, I have a lot of favorites, but when it comes to peppers, the Poblano pepper holds a special place in my garden and my heart. …