Where to Grow Green Beans
Green beans thrive on sunshine and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Green beans aren’t too particular about their soil, though, so long as it’s warm enough …
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The Best Okra Companion Plants
Gumbo, which translates to okra in Bantu, is not the only dish that can be enjoyed with okra, although it's certainly the most popular one! More popular in southern cuisine, …
Easy Chicken and Corn Skillet Recipe
Usually, when I write recipes from my garden, I’m referring to a surplus of tomatoes, or squash, or even peppers that all come at once and you feel like you …
Okra Pickles with a Twist
Believe it or not, pickles have been around since as far back as 2030 BC! More than just a tangy treat, pickles were actually one of the first mobile foods. …
Okra and Greens
If you grow okra, I'm going to assume you love it, like I do. And when it's okra season, you will probably end up with a bumper crop and need …
How to Get Food to Grow Indoors and Stay Alive All Winter
Summer is heaven for gardeners. The flowers are all in bloom, the tomatoes are ripening on the vine, we have enough hot peppers to make salsa for an entire year. …
Companion Planting with Your Onion Crop: What to Plant Nearby—and What to Keep at a Distance
When it comes to companion planting onions, there are some plants that welcome onions into the neighborhood: …
Brussels Sprout Slaw
A while back, we were going to have one of our famous family lunches, and I happened to be the host. Because there were kids coming, I opted for something …
Dealing with Cauliflower Diseases
Like most crops, cauliflower is susceptible to certain diseases, which are in turn promoted by pest damage. Here are some of the diseases you should look out for. …
Easy Container Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Your Own Salads
I know... "Salad" is not the first thing that comes to mind when many people think of delicious garden produce. My first memories of salad are tasteless iceberg lettuce and …
