From Seeds to Savings
Gardening is something I always admired from a distance—largely because I had a knack for turning green things brown. Once, I even managed to kill a cactus. Despite my lack …
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Product Review: Top Ten Plants We Love Story Collection
If you’ve ever caught yourself talking to your tomato plants or throwing a garden party in honor of your first bell pepper harvest, then Top Ten Plants We Love is …
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 …
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 …
10 Summer Garden Chores for a Happy Garden
If you want a happy garden, you can't really set it and forget it. If you ignore your garden for a few days in mid-summer, especially if you go away …
What Are These White Tiny Bugs on Plants in my Garden?
Gardening is a truly fascinating hobby. It’s biology, nature, outside time, and a little bit of zen all mixed together. And the results end up on your dinner table. Not …
The Bush Pickle Cucumber Chronicles
As an avid food gardener, I can honestly say that the Bush Pickle cucumber is one of my all-time favorite plants to grow. This unassuming, squat little vine produces pint-sized …
The 10 Worst Best Gardening Jokes of All Time
Hey there, fellow green thumbs and food enthusiasts! We've embarked on an epic quest through our vast network of food gardeners and scoured the Internet's deepest, darkest corners to unearth …
15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest
Some delicious vegetable crops can take months to mature. And while I’m more than happy to get my hands dirty and play the long game, I also need to have …
10 of the Best Vegetables for Canning and Preserving
There's something special about growing pounds and pounds of your favorite vegetables. It makes every meal feel like a celebration when you have heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, crunchy cucumbers, and …
