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5 Vegetables to Plant in September

5 Vegetables to Plant in September

I grew up thinking September was a time to wind down from summer gardening and switch over to harvesting. But I’ve actually learned that there are vegetables to plant in  …
Krunchy Kale Chips

Krunchy Kale Chips

What is it about crunchy snacks that makes them so enjoyable? Potato chips, tortilla chips, pita chips—all so crunchy. Also salty, high in calories, low in nutrition, and overall, not  …
Growing Zones for Kale

Growing Zones for Kale

Kale is a cold-hardy leafy green that can tolerate a range of temperatures. It is generally recommended to grow kale in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 to 10, although it  …
7 Veggies to Plant in July

7 Veggies to Plant in July

So you thought you’d just roll out of bed in July and start a garden, did you? Watch a little HGTV this weekend and decide to plant yourself a little  …
10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June

10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June

Some plants like the cool weather, while others prefer the heat. Some plants are easy to start indoors, like tomatoes, and others prefer to be planted directly, like beans.  One  …
Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup

Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, this Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup is a delicious and healthy treat. For the gluten-free folks out there, you'll appreciate the use of chickpeas instead of  …
Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup

Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup

Anytime is a good time for homemade soup. The more veggies the better, and the easier to throw in a pot, even better. Throw it in, and let it go,  …
Harvesting Your Sunflowers

Harvesting Your Sunflowers

You can actually harvest your sunflowers at different stages, depending on what you want to do with them. Want cut flowers from your branching varieties? Clip them as soon as  …