7 Shallow Root Vegetables That Grow Great in Containers and Tough Spots
Nice as it would be, we don’t all have big plots of land and healthy, rich soil to grow our gardens. Heck, some of us don’t have any land at …
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10 Marigold Companion Plants in a Vegetable Garden
As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, …
From Soup to Salad: Five Easy Kale Recipes to Try
I'm one of those people who genuinely loves kale. For me, I love it raw in a salad with a lemony vinaigrette or chopped up and tucked into a vegetable …
10 Spring Plants to Divide: Essential Guide for Edibles and Ornamentals
Spring is when serious gardeners roll up their sleeves and get to work on division—one of the most practical and rewarding tasks in the garden calendar. This essential maintenance not …
What Can You Grow in Deck Rail Planters?
I’ve always loved deck rail planters and window boxes. They’re kind of quaint, and they can bring some natural beauty to a space that’s usually ignored. It’s always nice to …
Savor the Harvest with Stuffed Acorn Squash
I always look forward to the end of summer and deep into fall when my winter squash are ready for harvest. Last year my vines outdid themselves, producing a bumper …
Silky Smooth Roasted Eggplant Soup to Warm Your Soul
This Eggplant Soup all started innocently enough. In a fit of quarantine-induced gardening enthusiasm, I decided to plant a few eggplant seedlings. "A few" quickly turned into "way too many" …
Irresistible Layers of Tomato Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
Today, I'm excited to share with you my absolute favorite comfort food recipe: Tomato Eggplant Parmesan Casserole.
Now, I'll be honest - my relationship with eggplant hasn't always been smooth sailing. …
Springtime in Every Bite: The Garden-Fresh Magic of Vegetable Spring Rolls
There’s something utterly magical about a vegetable spring roll—a handheld bundle of fresh, crisp produce wrapped in a translucent rice paper cocoon. It’s like spring itself rolled up and ready …
Black-Eyed Peas with Onions and Bacon
I never truly appreciated black-eyed peas until I moved to Houston and discovered their magic at a local restaurant. Determined to recreate the experience, I turned to my father’s wisdom, …
