What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 4-6
As we step into the warm embrace of July, many of us might think it's too late to start planting. But let me tell you a little secret: July is …
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Homemade Caesar Salad
While it may be easy to just grab a bag salad, premade croutons, and store-bought Caesar dressing, this recipe for your own homemade version will only take you 15 minutes …
10 Summer Garden Chores for a Happy Garden
If you want a happy garden, you can't really set it and forget it. If you ignore your garden for a few days in mid-summer, especially if you go away …
From Spuds to Bananas
When you think about what Americans eat the most, images of cheeseburgers and soda might come to mind—but hold on to your harvest basket! The real heavy hitters in the …
My New England Summer Recipe Collection
There’s something magical about a New England summer. The sun lingers a little longer, the salt air makes every sandwich taste better, and your neighbors suddenly start gifting you bags …
10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, and when paired with the right companion plants, they can thrive like never before. Companion planting is an age-old technique that enhances growth, …
How to Deter Slugs and Grubs in a Vegetable Garden
In the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, the protagonist, Dorothy, and her friends, the Tin Man and Scarecrow, walk through a dark forest, fearing that they may get eaten by …
Call the Hippies! There are Slugs Eating My Garden
Hippies and gardens go together. So do slugs and gardens, even though that's not an ideal match. But how are hippies involved when there are slugs eating your garden? I'll …
Welcome to the Salad Recipe Collection
Salads–the unsung heroes of every potluck–are finally stepping into the spotlight, daring you to trade the tired side dish for bold main‑event energy. These five fresh creations prove that tossing …
The Old Watering Can
In ratty flannel shirts and stained jeans, my mother would patrol the perimeter of her little garden, beaming with undivided pride and happiness. She would bend down, plucking weeds and …
