7 Gardening Subscription Boxes to Give as Gifts
My daughter has a number of subscription boxes, from sensory play boxes to kid chef boxes. Before our dog passed, he even had a subscription box! My social media feed …
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Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
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The easiest way to plant hot peppers is to plant seedlings. Many gardeners have success starting their hot peppers from seeds; it depends in part on your gardening …
Greek Yogurt and Dill Tzatziki
Chances are, if you’ve been to a Greek restaurant or a gyro stand, you’ve encountered tzatziki. Creamy, tangy, and redolent of dill, tzatziki goes with just about everything. Traditional tzatziki …
Tzatziki Cucumber Recipe
One thing I love about cooking is that I can get acquainted with different recipes from different parts of the world. It’s like traveling, but instead of going on a …
How to Turn Anyone Into a Fennel Lover
Ask people you know about fennel, and many will say "Isn't that just a seed?" or "Doesn't fennel have a strong smell and taste like licorice?"—for many, fennel looks funny, …
Dealing with Blueberry Diseases
Like all food crops, blueberries are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
This is especially …
How to Plant a BBQ Herb Garden Perfect for Grilling
I'll be the first to say that it's kind of hard to go wrong with a BBQ of any kind. There's just something about cooking and eating outdoors that feels …
How to Prune Herbs for Healthier Plants
If you have herbs in your garden, you might have given some thought to how to prune herbs, so they grow nice and healthy. The good news? It's pretty darn …
Planting Radishes in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Radishes can be planted directly in the ground or in raised beds, four to six weeks before the last frost. …
Companion Planting Basics for a Freedom Garden
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. …
