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How to Repel Rabbits from Plants
Rabbits are the most adorable little critters. They twitch their little noses and hop around, making the world around them seem like an idyllic meadow, even if you’re in an …
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How to Cut Broccoli off the Plant and Keep it Growing
Let me tell you about the first time I grew broccoli. I planted three in a row. They were one of the first to grow in my garden that year, …
7 Aromatic Turkey Herbs You Can Grow and Dry
I love fresh and dried herbs. They have this quiet way of transforming even the simplest recipe into something that feels special. One of my favorite things is growing them …
The Pros and Cons of Growing Poblano Peppers: A Spicy Love Story in the Garden
As an avid food gardener, I have plenty of favorites, but when it comes to peppers, the Poblano holds a special place in both my garden and my heart. It’s …
8 Weird Gardening Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed for Your Veggie Garden
As a veggie gardener, I've come across a few garden tools that seem bizarre at first glance but have genuinely helped me keep my plants healthier, pests under control, and …
7 Creative Vegetable Garden Border Fence Ideas
Good fences make good neighbors, but can they make good gardens, too? A vegetable garden border fence can accomplish a few different goals all at once. For one, it can …
Blooming Memories: The Tale of Peonies, Patience, and a Mother’s Visit
Even if the peony wasn't the designated flower of my home state of Indiana, I'd still cherish it. I have a particular fondness for the varieties with densely-packed heads—those glorious …
Caring for Baby Caterpillars In My Garden
I love butterflies. They're like little artistic stained glass windows flitting about the flowers and vegetables. They're helpful, too. Though they aren't the pollinators that bees are, butterflies do their …
Fending off Snails in the Garden
As a gardener, I am no stranger to snails in the garden, or other pests that wreak havoc on my beautiful plants. When the snails started appearing in my garden …
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 …
