Turkey Burgers with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Burgers in the summertime are a given, but you don’t have to feel guilty after each one if you opt for a turkey burger once in a while. And, don’t …
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How Cucumber Tendril Patterns Reveal Crucial Information About Plant Health
Ever looked at those curly little tendrils on your cucumber plants and thought, “What’s the big dill?” (Sorry, couldn’t resist that one!) Those spiral-shaped plant parts aren’t just nature’s version …
Why Your Sweet Basil Suddenly Tastes Like Licorice and How to Fix It
So there you are, scissors in hand, ready to snip some fragrant basil for your pasta sauce. You grab a leaf, take an anticipatory nibble, and–wait a minute–is that… licorice? …
Decoding Tomato Leaf Aromas to Detect Disease Before Visible Symptoms
Let's be honest – we've all been there. One day your tomato plants are the picture of health, and the next they're doing a convincing impression of plant zombies with …
Planning Raised Beds for Your Garden
So you've decided to start planning raised beds for your garden, but aren't sure where to start? Good news, I went through a pretty elaborate garden transformation just last year …
A Beginner Gardener Gets Her Markers
Ah, to be a beginner gardener. I remember those days. I think I even proclaimed to have a black thumb when I was young when really all I had was …
Comparing 3 Different Makes of Garden Tools Bond vs. Radius vs. Prohoe
Ever go shopping for a car? From a distance, they all are more or less the same. They have four wheels, a driver’s seat and room for passengers. There’s an …
How to Create a Living Wall Herb Garden Inside Your Home
Every time I use fresh herbs in a recipe, I say out loud (sometimes to no one in particular), “It’s the fresh herbs that make this dish!” There’s no substitution. …
Introduction to The Case of the Mystery Shrub
The Great Gardening Detective Agency (Now Accepting New Cases!)
If there’s one thing we’ve learned at GreenPrints, it’s that humor sprouts abundantly whenever seasoned gardeners interact with non-gardeners—or, even better, non-gardeners who …
Plants are People, Too
Plants are people too, you know! I mean, maybe not exactly. I've never heard one talk, though maybe their mouths are just so tiny we can't hear them. What I …
