Creamy Chicken and Kale Casserole
Few dishes deliver the kind of comfort that a baked casserole does, and this Creamy Chicken and Kale Casserole is a shining example. With its layers of velvety cheese, perfectly …
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Slow Cooker Kale Soup
Soup is one of the most flexible, forgiving dishes you can make. Sure, almost every recipe provides you with exact amounts of ingredients to include. But show of hands—how many …
20 Meals to Prepare With Your Homegrown Vegetables
Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends or looking for something simple to whip up while enjoying a quiet evening at home, here’s a full score of meals that will …
Winter is No Match for Warm Gardening Poems
There's not very much blooming in November where I live. By then, the smell of wood smoke is in the air as people gather around backyard fire pits, their faces …
7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs …
How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden
Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return …
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
What to Plant in January in Zones 7-8
January in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F (-6°C to 4°C), with occasional dips below freezing and the odd warm spell. While it's not prime planting …
Top Gardening Resolutions for 2025
Happy New Year, fellow green thumbs! As the clock struck midnight and the calendar flipped to 2025, gardeners around the globe were busy making resolutions to grow bigger, better, and …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10
While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F …
