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Strawberry Spinach Salad

I don’t know if reruns of the show are still on air, but back in the day, everybody knew who Popeye the Sailor was! Kids of the past decades would …

15 Long Lasting Root Cellar Vegetables and Fruits

There's a true joy in going to the garden and picking some ripe eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs for a late summer dinner. I love walking friends through my garden in …

Strawberry Dreams: Growing Your Own Sweet Berries

Spring is in the air, and you know what that means—it’s time to dust off the gardening gloves and make way for the real MVP of backyard treats: strawberries! Few …

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 to Grow a Garden-Fresh Salad

If there is one piece of wisdom that has guided both my gardening and my cooking, it’s this: begin with the end in mind. It’s the same advice I’ve heard …

How to Pollinate Indoor Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Other Plants

Living in the northeast, I don't take indoor growing of fruits and vegetables that seriously. I consider it more of a hobby than a sustainable source of produce, and maybe …

10 Most Popular Companion Plants for Your Raised Bed Garden

When you’re digging into the wonderful world of raised bed gardening, one of the best-kept secrets to success is companion planting! …

Grateful Hands, Greener Hearts

Every January I start seeds in my laundry-room window while the thermometer outside pretends it’s the North Pole. My 2026 resolution is to add a cold frame so I can …