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5 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees for a Beginner’s Backyard Orchard
Fresh fruit, plucked from a tree, is magical. Picking that sun-ripened, juicy peach right off the branch and biting into the soft, fuzzy fruit is the essence of a hot …
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How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Indoor Herbs
Let’s talk about fertilizer. When I bought my first home and decided I wanted to start my first garden (mostly in containers), I bought a lot of Miracle Grow potting …
7-Day Fresh Meal Plan for Healthy Living
Ready to replace ultra-processed foods with vibrant, nutrient-packed meals? Here’s a simple, delicious, and versatile 7-day meal plan sourced from your home garden, local farmers’ market, and supermarket produce aisle. …
How to Make Bokashi Compost in 5 Easy Steps
Whenever I get to write about composting, I get that feeling you have when you’ve discovered a great new TV show and want to share all about it with your …
10-Day Healthy Holiday Meal Planner
The holiday season is a time to indulge in the warmth of family and friends, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fresh, wholesome meals inspired by the …
Eating Like You Live on a Small Farm
Imagine waking up to the rooster’s crow (or your smartphone alarm with a rooster ringtone) and heading to the backyard to gather eggs from happy hens, pick dew-kissed tomatoes, or …
How to Keep an Odor Free Compost Bin in Your Home
Composting used to scare me. I should say, compost bins used to scare me. I had heard all the great things about composting: that it was a super sustainable and …
Potatoes Every Day
Potatoes are more than a side dish—they’re a culinary superstar that can bring creativity, comfort, and culture to every meal. Inspired by The Marvelous Potato: A Harvest Story, this week-long …
10 High Yield Fruit Plants Perfect for Small Gardens
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
5 Tips for Growing a Pomegranate Tree from Seed
There are a lot of good reasons to think about growing a pomegranate tree. Whether you decide to grow it from a seed or buy a sapling, the pomegranate is …
