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From Seeds to Savings
Gardening is something I always admired from a distance—largely because I had a knack for turning green things brown. Once, I even managed to kill a cactus. Despite my lack …
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Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad
Prepare to bow down to the Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad, a dish so magnificent it'll make you want to roll out the red carpet in your dining room. This …
How to Master Succession Planting and Avoid Zucchini Glut
Stop being charged with vegetable harassment, leaving your zucchini on your neighbors' doorsteps. Sound familiar? Welcome to the Great Zucchini Glut–a phenomenon so common it’s practically a gardening rite of …
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 …
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 …
