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Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
Ah, March – the month of hopeful garden dreams and ambitious plans for a summer filled with homegrown delights. This year, my green thumbs are itching to get reacquainted with …
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Winter Dreams of Spring
This is the time of year that always starts to drag for me. The holidays have come and gone. The New Year is upon us. The falling snow has lost …
The Great Military Groundhog Battle (with audio)
Not too long ago, I happened to drive by the old Navy base at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, where my dad had been stationed when I was in my teens. …
It’s time to say goodbye to the garden
As the days get shorter, the nights get longer, and a heavy frost greets me each morning, I realize it is time to do the thing I dread each year. …
Our Pickle Barrel Strawberry Patch
When I was ten years old, my father came up with a brilliant idea that would forever change our backyard and our taste buds: we were going to convert an …
Growing Strawberries in a container
I am such a fan of all berries. I would love to eat fresh berries all the time. Because of this I decided it was time to start growing them …
10 Peach Tree Companion Plants That Belong in Your Garden
Is there anything more wonderful than snapping a sun-warmed peach from the tree and sinking your teeth into that soft, juicy, sweet fruit? Peaches are one of nature's greatest gifts, …
Buttermilk Strawberry Shortcake
Cake is truly one of the best things we’ve invented as a society. There are a million variations out there with every flavor of cake base and frosting that you …
Strawberry Avocado Toast
In our house we call this “heaven on bread” because it is just so delicious, and in fact I came up with it originally to trick my daughter into trying …
The 10 Best Berries to Grow in Your Garden
I love berries. They're fantastic snacks on their own. Many of them are great in a pie for dessert or with some yogurt and granola for breakfast. You can add …
