10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs
When I think of deer-resistant vegetables, it’s usually a cartoon that comes to mind. I can picture little veggies with shields and swords trying to ward off a herd of …
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Eggplant Parmesan
Every August, my eggplants seem to mock me. Just when I think I've been keeping up with the harvest, I'll push aside some leaves and find these massive, glossy purple …
Julia Child’s Ratatouille
Late summer in my garden is pure magic -- that golden time when the eggplants hang heavy and glossy, the zucchini seems to multiply overnight, and my tomato vines are …
Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna
I have been having so much fun using vegetables in new and exciting ways. There is something satisfying about taking a classic dish and updating it to incorporate more veggies. …
Growing Love
“How will you grow a garden and take care of two little children?” my mother asked, just days before I gave birth to my second child. It was a fair …
Attack of the Mutant Vegetables: The 6 Weirdest Vegetable Mutations
The first time I saw the mutant vegetables, I was scared. It was like a horror scene out of "The Walking Dead" or something. But then it hit me: Those …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10
Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting …
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 …
How to Start Gardening with Grow Bags for Vegetables and Fruits
Are you familiar with using grow bags for vegetables, fruits, or flowers? Grow bags are plastic or fabric-based "bags" made of felt or non-woven fabric, or polypropylene (similar to weed …
