Garlic: The Tiny Bulb with Big Flavor
Once upon a time, in a little village nestled in the heart of Italy, there was a gardener named Giuseppe who had a peculiar obsession with garlic. His garden was …
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How to Grow Bigger Pumpkins
Growing pumpkins is fun, right? Especially during the Halloween season when you have your own patch to pick from! But there's something downright magical about nurturing a pumpkin so big …
12 Cool Gardening Tools and Gifts for the Plant Lover in Your Life
Gift-giving for the plant-lover in your life can be tricky, especially if you think they already have everything they need. Imagine your loved one opening a holiday or birthday gift …
Keeping Your Bell Peppers Sweet By Avoiding Cross-Pollination
If you're a gardener looking to grow sweet bell peppers, you might have heard the myth that planting hot peppers nearby can make your sweet peppers spicy. Don't worry – …
What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 9-10
As gardeners in USDA zones 9-10, August presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. While much of the country is winding down their summer gardens, you're gearing up for …
The Tale of the Moonlit Meadow
Once upon a time there lived a curious young girl named Samantha. Samantha was not your ordinary village lass; she possessed a heart full of wonder and an insatiable curiosity …
The Blossoming Friendship
Once upon a time, in the heart of a picturesque countryside with rolling hills and meadows that seemed to stretch on forever, there lived a lonely gardener named Elizabeth Greenfield. …
Hummingbirds at Teatime
Being English and a gardener has certain drawbacks, especially if one is tall and thinnish-and wears a sun hat and skirt, rather than a baseball cap and shorts. People expect …
Heirloom Harvest Mac & Cheese Delight
Once upon a sun-drenched day in the heart of California, our lucky gardener and culinary enthusiast inherited a cherished family recipe – the classic southern macaroni and cheese. However, being …
The Baldwin Pond Incident
What ensues is an unembellished chronicle of venturing into water garden construction. Despite the intimate nature of some details, I feel compelled to transcend my unease and divulge this narrative, …
