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The Spinach Trail
As a kid, I thought spinach was just something my dad grew so we could practice our chewing. We’d pluck it from the garden and rinse the tender green leaves …
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Classic Meat Lasagna
Classic meat lasagna - it’s the dish that transforms Sunday afternoons into culinary celebrations and turns your kitchen into the heart of pure comfort. As someone who’s spent countless weekends …
Heat-Proof Beets: Strategies for Growing in Warm Climates
Most gardeners think of beets as a cool-season crop, and they’re not wrong – these ruby-red roots do prefer temperatures between 60–65°F. But here’s a little-known secret: with the right …
Six-Square-Foot Salad Systems
You don’t need a huge yard to enjoy fresh greens daily. When you plan it right, just six square feet can be enough. This space is easy to care for …
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 …
Welcome to the Pasta Recipe Collection
Pasta has always been comfort food royalty, but it’s so much more than noodles and sauce. These five creative recipes reimagine the classics in fresh, flavorful ways–proving pasta can be …
Combinations of Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
A Week of Fruitful Feasts
Welcome to the third installment in our America’s Home Orchards series! This time, we’re taking a delicious turn, creating a week-long meal plan that will inspire you to incorporate fresh …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10
Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 4-6
As we step into the warm embrace of July, many of us might think it's too late to start planting. But let me tell you a little secret: July is …
