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What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 4-6
As the mercury drops and frost etches patterns on fallen leaves overnight, many gardeners in zones 4-6 hang up their trowels for the season. But for those in the know, …
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What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 7-8
In zones 7-8, November isn't just about preparing for dormancy; it's about strategic planting that capitalizes on nature's transitional rhythm. The gradual cooling acts like a starting gun for cool-season …
Planning a Garden with the Best Vegetables for Pickling and Preservation
When you come up with a plan for your garden, do you usually have a cuisine in mind? I know that when I plant, I always want to have tomatoes …
How to Store Potatoes, Carrots & More for Winter
Do you know how to store potatoes? What about carrots and other root crops? Did you know that apples can last up to five months in your basement? There are …
How to Make a DIY Cold Storage Room at Home
If you're the do-it-yourself type, maybe the idea of making your own DIY cold storage space has crossed your mind. And if you're the do-it-yourself type with somewhat limited construction …
2024 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners
Seed catalogs can sometimes be so beautiful that they look like collector's pieces, and even though they do quite literally expire in use each year, it's hard to throw them …
Broccoli Quiche Bliss: The Easy Recipe You’ll Turn to Again and Again
I'm not usually an egg person, so when I first stumbled upon the concept of quiche, I was in college, hunting for meals that felt fancy but required the kind …
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 …
What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 4-6
Oh, October in zones 4-6 - when the leaves are putting on their autumn best, and most gardeners are hanging up their trowels for the season. But not us, right? …
Chicken & Rice Soup
Chicken and rice soup sounds a lot like congee — also known as rice porridge — but hold your horses (or your chickens) because it’s worth noting that there’s a …
