What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 7-8
May in USDA zones 7-8 – when your garden is basically screaming "PUT ALL THE PLANTS IN ME!" If you're wondering what to plant in May in these delightful middle …
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What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 4-6
In USDA zones 4-6, May isn't just about what to plant – it's about what not to plant too early, because one late frost can send your garden dreams back …
What is Vertical Gardening and are the Benefits Worth it?
When most people think of gardening, they envision a sprawling area with raised garden beds and trellises and neatly grown lettuces all in a row. However, some of the most …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 7-8
I'll admit it - I get a touch of garden envy scrolling through social media in April, watching you lucky zone 7-8 gardeners already digging in your sun-warmed soil. While …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 9-10
I have to chuckle when I hear you zone 9-10 gardeners talking about your "spring" gardens in April. Let's be honest - you've been at this for months already, haven't …
10 Marigold Companion Plants in a Vegetable Garden
As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, …
Stuffed Eggplant Boats Bursting with Mediterranean Flavors
You know those nights when you're staring into the fridge, wondering what on earth you're going to cook for dinner? Well, let me tell you about the time I discovered …
Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini to Impress
My love affair with eggplant rollatini with spinach began during my quest to go gluten-free. I'd been dealing with some digestive issues, and my doctor suggested I try cutting out …
Silky Smooth Roasted Eggplant Soup to Warm Your Soul
This Eggplant Soup all started innocently enough. In a fit of quarantine-induced gardening enthusiasm, I decided to plant a few eggplant seedlings. "A few" quickly turned into "way too many" …
Mouthwatering Garlic-Kissed Grilled Eggplant Steaks
Let me tell you about the day garlic-kissed grilled eggplant steaks waltzed into my life and turned my whole world upside down. Imagine me, standing in the produce aisle, staring …
