Easy Chicken and Corn Skillet Recipe
Usually, when I write recipes from my garden, I’m referring to a surplus of tomatoes, or squash, or even peppers that all come at once and you feel like you …
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What is Garden Companion Planting?
There are a lot of ways to grow a successful garden. Companion planting is one of the best “next level” strategies to help with that goal. Companion plants are like …
Creole Style Okra
It's really no wonder that Louisiana is so popular for its food. Between Creole (with tomatoes) and Cajun (without tomatoes) styles of cooking, you can't go wrong!
It’s precisely why I …
Southern Fried Okra
Southern Fried Okra is to the south, what Clam Strips are to the north. Or at least that's what I think. They are an ultra-savory and delicious side dish that …
Dealing with Okra Pests
There’s good news and bad news about okra pests. For the most part, pests that munch on your okra plant’s leaves are annoying but won’t likely be fatal to your …
Preserving and Storing your Okra
Okra is a delicate vegetable, with a short fresh shelf life. There are several things you can do to keep your freshly harvested okra on hand. …
5 Surprising Vegetables of Winter and How to Grow Them
Can we talk about winter? Or more specifically, the vegetables of winter? Don’t get me wrong; I love summer vegetables. There’s nothing like a sun-ripened tomato in your salad or …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Quinoa Plants
Having healthy quinoa plants starts with having great soil in which to grow them. Quinoa is somewhat forgiving when it comes to soil, but you’ll have best results with sandy …
The Super Scrumptious Scallion Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Scallions
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about scallions—aka green onions—planting scallions, growing scallions, and even replanting green onions/scallions to let them grow again! …
Late-Season Crops for Planting Vegetables in the Fall
Usually by the time fall rolls around, we gardeners start thinking about cleaning up the soil, putting the tools away for the season, and daydreaming about buying seeds for next …
