Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna
Once upon a sunny March day, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and blooming meadows, lived a passionate gardener named Mia. Mia had a green thumb and …
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When to Harvest Bell Peppers at Peak Flavor
As they say, "patience is a virtue," and this is particularly true when waiting for bell peppers to grow and ripen. Bell peppers need a little coddling in the beginning. …
How to Paint DIY Plant Pots with Kids
My daughter is two, and one of my favorite things to do with her is arts and crafts. As you might understand, being patient with a two-nager is a necessary …
Growing Zones for Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are a warm-season crop that grows best in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. Some of the US states that fall under these zones are:
Zone 9:
Arizona
California
Florida
Hawaii
Nevada
New …
A Year in Vegetable Gardening: Harvesting Memories and Planting Dreams
Today is the perfect time for fruit and vegetable gardeners to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next growing season. The journey of nurturing plants from …
What to Do with Hot Peppers After a Big Harvest
Having a garden full of ripened hot peppers is like turning on the holiday lights in the middle of summer; it's a beautiful thing! But sometimes you get so excited …
3 Easy Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes
Is there really a good way to get excited about salad? I know a few. And if you have a few homemade salad dressing recipes up your sleeve, I know …
Growing Zones for Hot Peppers
Hot peppers (Capsicum spp.) are a fiery addition to any garden. Let’s explore their growing zones, both outdoors and indoors …
I Love Loofas!
Warning: This story, like 90 percent of gardening, is a cliffhanger. Most of you will be familiar with that term, but in the interest of stalling for time, I will …
15 Homemade Spice Mixes for Gifts
Creating homemade spice mixes for gifts can take various forms, depending on both the mix and the recipient. Consider the preferences of the person you're gifting to; your uncle in …
