When I first planted jalapeños last season, I imagined myself as a mild-mannered gardener—until those little green fireballs began to grow. Suddenly, I wasn’t just tending plants. I was flirting …
There’s really nothing quite like hot peppers. Whether it’s the vibrant red, orange, or green hues or the fiery kick they deliver to your taste buds, hot peppers have a …
When you have fresh ripe tomatoes flowing from your garden day after day, what’s better than making a fresh tomato salsa?!
I love the fresh ingredients of good salsa. I don't …
Peaches and salsa might seem like an unlikely combination, but trust me, this Golden Peach Salsa is absolutely delicious! When I served it at my last barbecue, the whole family …
Living in the northeast, I don't take indoor growing of fruits and vegetables that seriously. I consider it more of a hobby than a sustainable source of produce, and maybe …
Your green thumb could make your diet more well-rounded, even in the winter. You just have to know which kinds of plants to grow indoors. As you learn which indoor …
Early in my gardening days, I learned an important lesson about pepper heat variations that changed my approach to gardening. I had planted both Hungarian Wax and Banana peppers, assuming …
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
Gardening can provide nourishment for the body through healthy vegetables and fresh fruits. It can offer nourishment for the soul in lush foliage and gorgeous flowers. But gardening can also …
