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9 Heat-Tolerant Herbs That Grow Well in Hot Climates
I'm not gonna lie; it's darn hot as I'm writing this. The heat index is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and my parsley is looking at me like, "C'mon, woman! Where's …
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Jack’s Bean Chronicles: The Real Tale of Beans, Gardens, and Culinary Magic
The sun shone brightly over Jack’s backyard, a far cry from the shadowy legends of the giant beanstalk. Today, Jack was no longer scaling vines into the clouds but was …
Vegetable Garden Warning Signs and Red Flags
There's no such thing as a perfect garden. And no matter how long you've been gardening, I bet you'd agree that something will always come up, even if it's just …
6 Easy Recipes for a Healthy Potluck Dish Straight From Your Garden
Check out a few garden-inspired potluck dishes that people love to serve. These recipes will surely make everyone ask for seconds.
1. Summer Squash Casserole
Comfort food is a staple item at …
Tropic Thunder: The Mango-Tomato Salsa Tango
You know those days when you stumble upon something unexpectedly delicious? That's how I found this Sweet Mango-Tomato Salsa.
It was a lazy summer afternoon, and I was hanging out at …
20 Meals to Prepare With Your Homegrown Vegetables
Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends or looking for something simple to whip up while enjoying a quiet evening at home, here’s a full score of meals that will …
Sowing Farm-Labor Solutions
In the good old days, nearly every American had a direct connection to farming. Back in the 1950s, about 10 percent of the labor force still worked in agriculture, but …
Rustic Rhubarb Salsa
We tend to treat rhubarb like a fruit; sometimes we forget that it’s actually a vegetable. And since it can be a little on the tart side (to say the …
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 …
Spinach and Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a classic Italian dish renowned for its creamy texture, rich flavors, and comforting appeal. This Spinach and Mushroom Risotto takes the traditional recipe to the next level by …
