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How to Build a Pole Bean Teepee Trellis
Pole beans are my favorite things to grow. If I had to choose only 3 things to grow, it would be tomatoes, peppers, and pole beans. I harvest them all, …
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How to Keep Deer From Eating Plants Naturally
I love deer. They're such graceful, beautiful creatures, and I love looking out of my window and seeing them stroll through the yard. However, I also love my garden and …
Planting Raised Garden Beds: Spacing & Growing Vegetables and Herbs
As much as I love harvesting a bowl of sweet peas or enjoying an heirloom tomato right off the vine, part of the fun of gardening is planting raised garden …
How to Plant an Irish Vegetable Garden
Ireland may be known for cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, but there's much more to an Irish vegetable garden than these staple veggies. Of course, you can do a lot with …
The Red Onion: Zesty Roots, Sweet Layers, and Garden Glory
In our house, red onions weren’t just an ingredient—they were a way of life. My father, a professional chef with an iron stomach and an insatiable palate, had a peculiar …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 4-6
There's something quietly thrilling about those first April mornings in the garden. After what feels like an endless winter of thumbing through seed catalogs and sketching garden plans on scraps …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 9-10
I have to chuckle when I hear you zone 9-10 gardeners talking about your "spring" gardens in April. Let's be honest - you've been at this for months already, haven't …
Vegetable Garden Warning Signs and Red Flags
There's no such thing as a perfect garden. And no matter how long you've been gardening, I bet you'd agree that something will always come up, even if it's just …
Unconnected Thoughts on Gardening
A few weeks ago, in a burst of ambition and historical culture, Randy and I took the kids on a week-long vacation to Washington, D.C. We had a high old …
Companion Planting with Mushrooms
This practice can enhance growth, deter pests, and improve overall ecosystem health. Today, let’s explore companion planting with nutrient-rich, versatile mushrooms.
Understanding Companion Planting
Companion planting relies on the relationships between different …
