From Bitter to Better: Conquering Bitter Brussels Sprouts in Your Garden
You know, after years of gardening, I thought I had it all figured out. My tomatoes were plump, my lettuce was crisp, and my herbs were fragrant. But there was …
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Frost-Defying Feasts: Mastering Cold Frames for the Fall
I've always been a bit obsessed with growing lettuce. There's something so satisfying about harvesting crisp, fresh leaves right from your own garden. For years, I've been on a mission …
What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 9-10
USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10 are the envy of gardeners across the country, and for good reason. These zones typically cover parts of Florida, southern Texas, Arizona, and coastal areas of …
What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 7-8
Welcome to October in zones 7-8, where the gardening season isn't winding down - it's revving up for round two! The scorching summer heat has finally backed off, leaving you …
12 Things to Grow in Your Greenhouse this Winter
Fine, I'll admit it; I've been guilty of scrolling through social media, admiring those picture-perfect greenhouse lounges. You know the ones - cozy chairs nestled among lush greenery, fairy lights …
How to Get Seeds from Your Vegetables to Save for Next Year
In the cooler months, one of my favorite gardening activities is looking through seed catalogs and planning my spring garden. And I don't know about you, but I know that …
Beyond Basic Salad Recipes: 5 Lettuce Recipes That’ll Bowl You Over
Oh boy, let me tell you about my lettuce addiction. It's real, folks. There I was, one crisp spring morning at the farmer's market, minding my own business, when suddenly …
Buttercrunch Bliss Lettuce Soup
Traditional wisdom says soup is served hot; salad is served cold. But some traditions were made to be broken. Can you say gazpacho?
I think the way we use lettuce in …
Grilled Garden Romaine
There’s something so satisfying about dinner hot off the grill. Summer is high grilling season, but even in a region with frigid winters, we keep the grill fueled up and …
Red Lettuce Smoothie with Bananas
I love experimenting with unexpected ingredient combinations, and I also grow a ton of lettuce. That's how I came up with this lettuce smoothie, a unique blend that's become a …
