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 …
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The Best Vegetables to Grow in a Greenhouse
I admit it. I’m wrong. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of a greenhouse is the kind you see on farms or at a big flower …
How to Pollinate Indoor Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Other Plants
Living in the northeast, I don't take indoor growing of fruits and vegetables that seriously. I consider it more of a hobby than a sustainable source of produce, and maybe …
Fresh Flavors of Pickles: 10 Add-Ins Beyond the Dill
One summer I found myself staring at roughly thirty pounds of cucumbers from just six prolific plants. I should have known better than to plant so many, but there I …
How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
Reading in the Garden
I read my first garden book surreptitiously, at the age of nine, at Girl Scout camp. Girl Scout camp, from my point of view, was not the happy and team-spirited …
The Joy of Gardening in a Tiny Seed Envelope
What does a packet of seeds mean to you? That's the theme of today's story, "A Packet of Seeds," by Louisa Fordyce, where she explains the joy of gardening through …
10 Most Popular Companion Plants for Your Raised Bed Garden
When you’re digging into the wonderful world of raised bed gardening, one of the best-kept secrets to success is companion planting! It’s like inviting the right friends to a party—you …
The Most Popular Plants for Butterfly Gardens
Butterfly gardens are taking flight across America, bringing vibrant colors and delicate wings to backyards everywhere. Gardeners are discovering that creating these flutter-friendly havens can benefit their food gardens in …
The Bitter Cucumber Fix: From Foam to Flavor
A few summers ago, I was knee-deep in cucumbers from my garden. As a pretty seasoned gardener, I thought I had it all figured out. But when I bit into …
