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Avo’s Garden

Avo’s Garden

In Portuguese, avo means grandmother. My children called my mother VoVo, and I grew up calling my own grandmother Avo. It’s a small word that carries a world of love.  …
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 9-10

May in planting zones 9-10 - covering places like southern Florida, southern Texas, parts of Arizona, and coastal California - are hitting their stride right now with temperatures that make  …
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 7-8

May in USDA zones 7-8 – when your garden is basically screaming "PUT ALL THE PLANTS IN ME!" If you're wondering what to plant in May in these delightful middle  …
Aromatherapy Meets Agriculture

Aromatherapy Meets Agriculture

There’s something grounding about snipping herbs straight from your garden instead of tearing open a plastic package. Nurturing tiny seeds into vibrant greens that flavor your next meal feels almost  …
Growing Love

Growing Love

“How will you grow a garden and take care of two little children?” my mother asked, just days before I gave birth to my second child. It was a fair  …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting  …
What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 9-10

June gardeners in USDA zones 9-10 are navigating the increasing heat while still maintaining productive gardens. Spanning diverse regions from coastal Oregon to Arizona, Florida, and parts of California, zones  …