8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner
Doesn't the idea of having all the ingredients you need (or at least most of them) for a big holiday dinner sound like fun? No more elbowing around the farmers …
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Our Annual Thanksgiving Cranberry Feud
Ah, the Thanksgiving when I discovered Ocean Spray cranberry jelly – it was a revelation that shook the very foundations of our family dinner table traditions. You see, Thanksgiving in …
Are Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and Yams Related?
Ah, the holidays, a time when families come together, and tables groan under the weight of delectable dishes. I can vividly recall one particular holiday feast as if it happened …
The Great Pumpkin Escape
Once upon a time, when I was just a sprightly seven-year-old, I embarked on an adventure in our family garden that would forever be etched in my memory. Our backyard …
The Lowdown on the Breakdown: A History of Composting Myths and Legends
Are you tired of your garden looking like a desolate wasteland? Are your plants struggling to survive despite your best efforts? Well, have no fear, dear food gardener, because composting …
A Bumper Crop Bonanza: Conquering Our Mammoth Tomato Harvest
Hey there, fellow food garden enthusiasts! If you're reading this, you probably share our love for gardening and the satisfaction of growing your own delicious, homegrown produce. Well, let me …
10 Ways a Food Gardening Journal Can Improve Results
I admit that I have a weakness for journals. Whether it's a gardening journal, travel journal, or any other kind of journal, there's something about the blank page and the …
A Spring Gardening Checklist to Grow Your Best Plants Ever
Friends, it is officially spring. The sun is out, the skies are blue, and the local flora and fauna are appearing. There's a robin in a tree near my window …
Strawberry Smoothie
When spring rolls around and those first juicy strawberries ripen out in the warm sunshine, I'll admit I get maybe a little too excited. I adore strawberry season. I'll often …
The 15 Best Sweet Peppers To Grow in 2023
Editor's note: This list of the best sweet peppers to grow in your garden is updated annually, based on ratings from the Burpee website. Since last year, we've made some updates …
