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Herb Care Basics

Herb Care Basics

Growing herbs is a rewarding experience that allows you to enjoy fresh flavors, lovely aromas, and vibrant green foliage all season long. However, keeping an herb garden thriving requires attention  
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F  
Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Cold days can get you down, but this Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup can perk you back up. It’s smooth, warm, and vibrant—and its bright orange color can definitely dispel  
A Garden’s Riotous Symphony

A Garden’s Riotous Symphony

As we step outside onto the deck overlooking my garden, my mother's voice echoes my father's sentiment, though it's she who verbalizes it this time. “That climbing rose is happy,”  
What is Eating My Cilantro Leaves?

What is Eating My Cilantro Leaves?

If you love good guacamole, you probably already know who is eating your cilantro - everybody! Cilantro is thought to be one of the first herbs enjoyed by humans, going  
Home-Grown Comfort Food Recipes

Home-Grown Comfort Food Recipes

I think of most things I grow as comfort food, there's just something so satisfying about going out into the garden and transforming it into a meal. One of my  

Garden Soup

This Garden soup is one of the best ways to use up your garden scraps. During harvest season, simply collect these ingredients and vacuum seal them! First, we'll explore the  
15 Homemade Spice Mixes for Gifts

15 Homemade Spice Mixes for Gifts

Creating homemade spice mixes for gifts can take various forms, depending on both the mix and the recipient. Consider the preferences of the person you're gifting to; your uncle in