Nothing beats the satisfaction of harvesting your own crisp lettuce just weeks after planting. While tomatoes take months to ripen and peppers test your patience, lettuce is the sprinter of …
When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and …
You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
Think of March as your garden's sweet spot. The intense summer heat hasn't arrived yet, but you've got plenty of warm, sunny days perfect for growing just about anything your …
You know how it goes - you plant a few lettuce seeds, blink, and suddenly your garden looks like a leafy green explosion. That's exactly what happened with my Red …
Last summer, I found myself in a familiar gardener's predicament - too much lettuce. My Buttercrunch lettuce had thrived beyond my wildest dreams, and I was running out of salad …
Oh boy, let me tell you about my lettuce addiction. It's real, folks. There I was, one crisp spring morning at the farmer's market, minding my own business, when suddenly …
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 …