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5 Herb Garden Planter Ideas

5 Herb Garden Planter Ideas

Fresh herbs are a year-round necessity at my house. I use them to cook just about every dinner of the week. Sure, you can always find fresh herbs at the  
Planting Carrots in the Ground

Planting Carrots in the Ground

Carrots need lots of sunshine in order to thrive—six to eight hours of sunshine a day. They’ll tolerate partial shade, but find them the sunniest spot you can. They also  
Planting Lettuce in the Ground

Planting Lettuce in the Ground

Lettuce is a cool-weather crop, and can even survive a light frost. In most cases, it has a strong dislike of heat—although you can find some heat-tolerant varieties.  
BLT Boat

BLT Boat

Any diner worth its salt will have a classic BLT on the menu—usually served on toasted white bread slathered with mayo. Admittedly, delicious. But alas, not something I can order  
Garlic Garden Lettuce Stir Fry

Garlic Garden Lettuce Stir Fry

Let me tell you about how I came up with Garlic Garden Lettuce Stir Fry. When I got my first apartment, one of my first big purchases was a wok.  
Dealing with Lettuce Pests

Dealing with Lettuce Pests

Pests on your lettuce plants, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your lovely lettuce. Keeping a close watch on your lettuce during regular daily inspections will help you spot any  
Dealing with Lettuce Diseases

Dealing with Lettuce Diseases

Like all food crops, lettuce plants are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.