The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!
Let me introduce you to the crowned jewel of my summer garden: Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans. If you’ve never grown them, you’re in for a treat. If you have, then …
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7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs …
How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
The 8 Best Potting Soil, Soil Amendments, and Fertilizers for Fantastic Crops!
Have you ever wondered what separates a so-so harvest from an absolutely abundant one? It's the secret ingredient lurking underfoot—soil! The foundation of every fantastic food garden is rich, healthy …
What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 4-6
As the mercury drops and frost etches patterns on fallen leaves overnight, many gardeners in zones 4-6 hang up their trowels for the season. But for those in the know, …
Hosta la Vista!
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To quote Wikipedia (which, yes, I send a donation to every year because one) I use it a lot in my work and two) I grew …
Exploring American Vegetable Gardening Resources
Vegetable gardening is a favorite pastime across America, with millions of individuals cultivating their own plots of land or containers to grow fresh produce. …
The Perfect Sunlight for Your Zucchini Plants
Just like many other food garden plants, zucchini is a sun-seeking marvel that thrives when provided with the perfect balance of sunlight. Ensuring this delicate equilibrium is vital for the …
CHAPTER 3: Popular American Butterfly Plants
As beautiful as gardens can be, there’s little that’s more beautiful than a butterfly garden. Flowers and herbs of every imaginable color, sweet fragrance in the air, and the sound …
Basil Bonanza: From Planting Woes to Home Depot Heroics
Hey there fellow food garden enthusiasts! Today, I'm going to take you on a journey through my rollercoaster of experiences with growing common basil this year. As they say, when …
