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What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 9-10

As gardeners in USDA zones 9-10, August presents  a unique set of challenges and opportunities. While much of the country is winding down their summer gardens, you're gearing up for  
What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 4-6

What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 4-6

As we all know, August can be a tricky month for gardening, with scorching temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns. But fear not! With a little know-how and some careful planning,  
The Best Heirloom Vegetable Plants to Grow

The Best Heirloom Vegetable Plants to Grow

Mention heirloom vegetable plants and immediately we think of rich tomatoes, sweet corn, or bright purple carrots. The other thing that comes to mind is a garden full of vegetables  
Tomatoes. Good for What Ails You?

Tomatoes. Good for What Ails You?

There’s a long history of helpful medicinals from plants. Just for starters, we’ve got aspirin from willow bark, digitalis from foxgloves, quinine from the cinchona tree; and codeine from opium  
Blue Lupine is Both Beautiful and Edible

Blue Lupine is Both Beautiful and Edible

For years, I noticed wild Lupine growing along highway roadsides, their colorful spikes standing out against the asphalt and guardrails. These flowers always caught my eye, but I didn't know  
Zesty Covent Garden Fish and Chips

Zesty Covent Garden Fish and Chips

Once upon a time, in the heart of Covent Garden, there stood a quaint little tavern with a big secret: their fish and chips were unlike any other in all