Yard Droppings
Stealing is a sin and a crime, but what about picking up fruit that’s fallen in someone’s yard? This was a serious issue for me after I moved to California …
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Planting Cilantro in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Cilantro plants need six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Cilantro is more heat sensitive than many other herbs, so it’s a good idea to plant it …
Planting Apple Trees in the Ground
Apples need lots of sunshine in order to thrive; six to eight hours a day. They also need well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. You want your …
10 Amazing Summer Tomato Recipes
Maybe I'm biased, but there's just nothing like a sun-ripened tomato straight from the garden. I always try to keep a stash of summer tomato recipes around so I can …
12 Uses for Dill You Grow at Home
Ah, the distinctive aroma and flavor of dill. Grassy with a hint of anise and caraway, every part of this plant is edible. Beyond food, dill has been valued for …
Planting Dill in the Ground
Dill needs six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Dill plants also need well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. Dill is a light plant …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Kumquat Plants
Healthy kumquat trees start with great soil in which to grow them. The great thing about growing kumquat trees is that they don’t much care about the pH of your …
Soil and Sun Requirements for Growing Strawberries
Strawberries require full sun to thrive—a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight and up to 10 hours is ideal. Your soil should be slightly acidic, about 5.5 to 6.8 …
Fabulous Fennel: All You Need to Know about Planting, Harvesting, and Cooking this Unique Flavorful Food
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get access to our Fennel Gardening Guide, with everything you need to know about planting fennel, growing fennel, and harvesting fennel—fennel in the …
Ice Cream Sundae with Nuts and Fennel
Ice cream is one of those treats that never fails to bring a smile to my face. With the staggering variety of flavors available on the market, there’s a little …
