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What Is Soil, Really?
When most people hear the word soil, they picture a patch of brown stuff stuck to the bottom of their shoes. Dirt, plain and simple. But as food gardeners, we …
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How to Grow Tropical Fruit Plants in Any Zone
I don't know about you, but when I think about tropical fruit plants, my home in western Massachusetts isn't the place that comes to mind. Not even close. I bet …
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes: A Gardener’s Delight with a Hint of Mystery
Ah, the Cherokee Purple tomato—part heirloom, part legend, and wholly delicious. This distinctive tomato is said to trace its roots back to the Cherokee Nation, passed down through generations before …
San Marzano: The Tomato That Stole My Heart
As an avid tomato gardener, let me tell you: San Marzano tomatoes are nothing short of magical. These oblong, bright-red beauties are the secret ingredient behind the best pasta sauce …
20 Gardening Myths Busted
Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to …
Pee in Your Garden!
When I woke up this morning, little did I know I'd be telling you all to pee in your garden, but as you'll learn in today's story, "Pee in Your …
What’s the Charles Dowding Multi-Sowing Seeds Method?
Tell me, fellow gardener... if you buy a square of onion sprouts at the gardening supply shack, do you plant each little tiny bulb one by one, or do you …
The Best Seed-Starting Methods for Max Germination
When it comes to seed starting, there are a variety of different methods that you can use depending on your preferences and the types of seeds you want to start. …
Growing Kale in Pots For Fresh Greens All Year Long
Kale may be the perfect vegetable. It’s healthy, delicious, easy to grow, versatile in the kitchen, and it can be quite a beautiful addition to your garden. Accordingly, growing kale …
Strawberry Spinach Salad
I don’t know if reruns of the show are still on air, but back in the day, everybody knew who Popeye the Sailor was! Kids of the past decades would …
