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Does Working in the Garden as a Child Make You a Gardener?
Some children might have sweet nostalgia of their parents working in the garden when they were young, which ultimately led to their love of gardening as an adult.
On the other …
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Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
How a Reluctant Gardener Became a Fruit God
You don't have to believe in Zeus or Ra to believe that there is a fruit god. In fact, there might be a fruit god somewhere near you right now! …
7-Day Fresh Meal Plan for Healthy Living
Ready to replace ultra-processed foods with vibrant, nutrient-packed meals? Here’s a simple, delicious, and versatile 7-day meal plan sourced from your home garden, local farmers’ market, and supermarket produce aisle. …
How to Choose the Best Lights for Growing Berries Indoors
While we often think of berries as outdoor plants, you can grow some berries indoors as long as you have the best lights for growing them. And what's not to …
Mazes, Rows, and Squares of Raspberries in the Garden – Which is Best?
"Ugh! You have raspberries!" is one thing I can always count on my mother to say when she visits my house. As I've let our once-manicured flower gardens turn into …
How Dry WAS It?
That garden, you see, really IS (as I have previously reported/claimed) carved out of a small corner of old-growth forest. I had to take down about six trees to clear …
The Ruby Jewel: Healthful Raspberries?
Raspberries are one of those fruits that truly deserve a place in your garden—and on your plate. With their vibrant red color, delicate texture, and sweet-tart flavor, raspberries are a …
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 7-8
May in USDA zones 7-8 – when your garden is basically screaming "PUT ALL THE PLANTS IN ME!" If you're wondering what to plant in May in these delightful middle …
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 4-6
In USDA zones 4-6, May isn't just about what to plant – it's about what not to plant too early, because one late frost can send your garden dreams back …
