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10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish
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 …
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Best Lettuce Seeds for 2026
If you love fresh garden greens as much as I do, you’ll be thrilled to know that Amazon has a fantastic selection of single-variety lettuce and arugula seeds to grow …
How to Design the Best Garden Layout for Vegetables in Your Yard
Is it misleading to say that every garden is beautiful? And the best garden layout for vegetables to thrive is more about science than aesthetics? I've seen gorgeous gardens with …
7 Shallow Root Vegetables That Grow Great in Containers and Tough Spots
Nice as it would be, we don’t all have big plots of land and healthy, rich soil to grow our gardens. Heck, some of us don’t have any land at …
7+ Perfect Plants for an Edible Front Porch Garden
I’ll be blunt; if you enjoy cooking, you owe it to yourself to have a garden. I realize not everyone has the space for a big garden in the backyard. …
Combinations of Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
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. …
Speedy Salads: How to Grow Lettuce for a Quick Harvest
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 …
What to Plant in March in Zones 9-10
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 …
Red Revolution: The Lettuce Smoothie That’ll Make You Go Bananas
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 …
Creamy Lettuce Soup: A Delicious Plot Twist from Your Garden
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 …
