You Can’t Avoid Some Garden Mistakes
The wonderful thing about mistakes, including garden mistakes, is that we don't have to make them all. We can learn from the mistakes of others. For example, we don't have …
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Crowd Pleaser Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is one of those desserts that's either good or OH. MY. WORD! Honestly, I don't know that I've ever had a truly bad pumpkin pie. Even so, there's …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 7-8
July in USDA zone 7-8 is when the mercury climbs higher than a cat on a hot tin roof, and the humidity makes you feel like you're wearing a wet …
The Curious Case of Cross-Pollinated Squash
I've been growing squash in my backyard for years. It started with a few zucchini plants and quickly grew into an obsession with winter squash. There's something satisfying about …
What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 7-8
Welcome to October in zones 7-8, where the gardening season isn't winding down - it's revving up for round two! The scorching summer heat has finally backed off, leaving you …
Pumpkin Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
Pumpkins are for more than just carving and pies, you can make a number of dishes with them. And if you’re growing and tending to the little wildlings that are …
The Best Pumpkins to Grow for Carving & Tricks for the Ultimate Jack-O’-Lantern
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already dabbled in the art of growing your own pumpkins. And with the spooky season right around the corner, it's high time we …
They Call Me Mr. Stan
After thirty years in law enforcement, retirement didn't mean hanging up my boots. Unexpectedly, my best post-retirement gig turned out to be a garden, where I became the volunteer gardener. …
The Blue Devil’s Garden
Burt Freeman was positively potty about plants. He'd been a plantsman all his life, and now retired, he could spend his time following his favorite horticultural pursuits. Burt liked to …
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
In the heartwarming glow of Autumn, there's hardly a figure more iconic than the Great Pumpkin from the beloved TV special, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" This classic piece …
