The Mystical Garden Chronicles
One year, I am sorry to report, the females in my family backed into the sides of our garage on three separate occasions, causing damage not only to car doors …
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Are Gardeners Good?
There is an assumption amongst gardeners that Spring was really created either by us or (at the least) for us. Others might have a vague appreciation of it-they do ordinary …
Homegrown and Heartfelt
If you’ve noticed more zucchinis than usual showing up on your neighbor’s doorstep lately, you’re not alone—and you’re witnessing something wonderful. …
A Perennial Rainbow Garden for Every Season
Let me tell you a secret about how I accidentally became a flower person. For years, I was strictly a vegetable gardener - the kind who smugly insisted that if …
Look Good, Stay Cool: Gardening Hats That Do Both
Ah, the joys of gardening! There’s nothing quite like tending to your plants under the warm summer sun. But while your tomatoes and tulips may be soaking up those rays, …
“Leveling Up” to Farm Life
Let’s be honest—every gardener has, at least once, stared lovingly at their tiny raised bed and thought, “If I just had a few more acres…” You know the fantasy: morning …
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 …
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 …
