The Love of Dirt
The love of dirt is among the earliest of passions, as it is the latest. Mud-pies gratify one of our first and best instincts. So long as we are dirty, …
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Relax and Name Frogs
The first of February, my blood perks up like a coffeepot brewing because, down here in Texas, February 14th is Tater Time. The garden to me is a place to …
A Spring Gardening Checklist to Grow Your Best Plants Ever
Friends, it is officially spring. The sun is out, the skies are blue, and the local flora and fauna are appearing. There's a robin in a tree near my window …
Dealing with Sunflower Diseases
As they grow, sunflowers may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather, and upkeep determine which problems your plants may encounter and how well they …
Companion Plants for Sunflowers
Take advantage of organic teamwork in your garden to deter garden pests, as well as weeds. Companion planting is a great way help plants protect each other.
For example, squash, peas, …
How to Rotate Vegetable Cellar Stock So Nothing Goes to Waste
A full vegetable cellar is a beautiful sight. The shelves are full of tomato sauce, pickles, peach jam, green beans, and dried beans. There are racks of winter squashes and …
The Enthusiastic Gardener
I grew up in southwest Ohio, the second of seven children. Our family’s vegetable garden covered over an acre. In early March my dad would purchase Kennebec seed potatoes. …
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start your morning right with these Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes? They’re delicious, easy to cook, …
Classic Western Omelet with Scallions
Nothing says breakfast like an omelet. And this classic western omelet with scallions right out of the garden fits the bill. This is the Kathryn Hepburn of breakfast foods. It's …
9 Cilantro Companion Plants That Keep a Whole Garden Thriving
Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to garden. She planted cilantro near fennel, but the cilantro never grew. She didn't know that fennel secretes a growth-inhibiting …
