Quick Caprese Cauliflower Pizzas
Cauliflower crusts are all the rage in the healthy food world, but they can be fussy to make. Skip the mixing and crumbling and opt for slices of cauliflower and …
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Cats in the Garden
What makes a true garden cat? I would say one who accompanies the gardener on his or her rounds, helpfully dispatches grasshoppers (but not birds or butterflies), stays within boundaries—and …
The Last Tomato Story
It was many years ago (Several? Decades? Where are my car keys?! Have Evil, Key-Stealing Squirrels become tired of planting black walnuts in every one of my garden beds and …
How to Plant a BBQ Herb Garden Perfect for Grilling
I'll be the first to say that it's kind of hard to go wrong with a BBQ of any kind. There's just something about cooking and eating outdoors that feels …
Healing Gardens
Those of us who have a garden know that we are fortunate ourselves. As the 17th-century poet Abraham Cowley put it in 1657:
“Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not …
Creating a Front Porch or Patio Freedom Garden
Look up any gardening guide, and you’ll see that almost all plants need “well-drained soil.” That’s especially true in container gardening, where there’s limited space for too much water to …
15 Gardening Secrets Direct from Our Readers
We love when we get great helpful comments from our readers. As you well know, you're never a perfect gardener, so I learn a ton from reading your comments and …
Planting Lavender in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant lavender is to get healthy plants from a reliable source and plunk them in the ground. They’ll establish themselves quickly and will likely start producing …
How to Select the Best Herbs to Plant in Spring Gardens
I love deciding which herbs to plant in spring. I know many of them like spending warm summer days outdoors, but the way to get there is to start them …
10 Spring Companion Planting Ideas
Oh! Spring! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Actually, no. I won't scare you off with bad takes on a sonnet. I will, however, share with …
