The Best Vegetables for Container Gardening in Tough Planting Zones
There are some plants and vegetables I love that, no matter how many positive vibes I put out into the universe, will never grow in or around my house. Banana …
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Dealing with Beet Diseases
Like all food crops, beets are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
The Best Green Juice Recipe for Kids – Tested and Approved!
Did you ever think you'd be looking at a green juice recipe for kids? What's wrong with the "purple stuff" we all grew up on, huh? Let's talk about it. …
Planting Lettuce in the Ground
Lettuce is a cool-weather crop, and can even survive a light frost. In most cases, it has a strong dislike of heat—although you can find some heat-tolerant varieties. …
Melon and Prosciutto with a Twist
The pairing of prosciutto with cantaloupe was bound to happen; both meat and melon are prevalent in Italy, which is renowned for its cured meats. When I have a ripe …
10 Really Easy Veggies to Grow for New Gardeners
In theory, growing vegetables should be pretty easy. Put your seeds in the ground, water them, and a week later you have adorable little sprouts. 60 or so days later …
17 Quick Growing Vegetables For Restless Gardeners
We all know that some of the joy of gardening is just being outdoors or getting some dirt under our nails. But let’s not kid ourselves, either. We also know …
Companion Planting with Your Onion Crop: What to Plant Nearby—and What to Keep at a Distance
When it comes to companion planting onions, there are some plants that welcome onions into the neighborhood: …
5 Surprising Vegetables of Winter and How to Grow Them
Can we talk about winter? Or more specifically, the vegetables of winter? Don’t get me wrong; I love summer vegetables. There’s nothing like a sun-ripened tomato in your salad or …
Quinoa, Brussels Sprouts, and Strawberry Salad
Salads are mostly served as sides, but they can be just as filling as any main dish when you’ve got the right combination. This is particularly true if you’re making …
