What to Plant in March in Zones 4-6
March in zones 4-6 is when every slightly warmer day has us pressing our noses against windows, watching for the first signs of spring. While our gardens might still be …
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10 High-Yield Crops for a Cost-Efficient Garden
I'm just going to lay it on the line here: gardening can be expensive. It doesn't need to be, and certainly, the return on investment is usually pretty high. That …
How to Grow a Valentine Garden with 16 Romantic Vegetables
You’ve heard of fairy gardens, octopus gardens (in the shade!), and hanging gardens. Now, it’s time to introduce the Valentine garden to the mix. Because honestly, what’s more romantic than …
The Curse of the Unyielding Radishes
I have a confession to make: I'm a compulsive gardener. People often praise my green thumb, insisting that I can coax life from even the most stubborn of seeds. "Valerie …
The Radishing Life: A Love Letter to the World’s Crunchiest Crop
For many home gardeners, radishes are like the training wheels of gardening. They grow quickly, thrive with minimal fuss, and deliver instant gratification. You sow the seeds and in as …
Rad-ish Salsa: The Crunchy Rebel of Dips
There I was, staring at my overflowing radish patch, wondering what on earth I was going to do with all these peppery little orbs. And then it hit me – …
5 Easy Homemade Salsa Recipes to Kick Up Your Snack Game
I've decided that this post is so that you never need to stare at a sad bag of dry tortilla chips every again. And sure, you could grab that dusty …
15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest
Some delicious vegetable crops can take months to mature. And while I’m more than happy to get my hands dirty and play the long game, I also need to have …
10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)
They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. …
The Myth of the Black Thumb
I always love the story of a gardening underdog. Gardening offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and express yourself creatively. I enjoy growing flowers, herbs, fruits, …
