Everbearing Strawberry Plants vs. June-Bearing Strawberries
If you’re new to growing strawberries, you might be surprised to find that a strawberry plant is not “just” a strawberry plant. Who could blame you? When you buy them …
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Types of Rhubarb
Rhubarb varieties are loosely grouped as red, green, or speckled—a sort of pink. While the iconic rhubarb is a deep, bright red, for the most part, the color of the …
The White House Vegetable Garden: 10 Fascinating Facts
In everyone's most recent memories, Michelle Obama planted the White House vegetable garden on the South Lawn in 2009 with big applause, which was then reinforced to be made permanent …
How to Grow a Smoothie Garden Indoors
I love smoothies. And if you live in a warm enough place and have enough outdoor space, you can pretty easily grow a smoothie garden with all the fruits and …
The New Gardener’s Guide to Growing Your Own Food Year-Round
The idea of growing your own food year-round is appealing. I don't mind going to the grocery store, but I also don't know how much I'd miss it if I …
How to Make Fresh Homemade Strawberry Soda
Have you ever made homemade strawberry soda? In our home, we try to limit the amount of processed foods we bring in, and that includes everything from bread to soda. …
Homemade Strawberry Chocolate Chip Sorbet
In the northeast, strawberry season begins in June, and if you're lucky, lasts through August. I've always been envious of those who live in warmer climates and can simply garden …
The Best Way to Freeze Fruit and Berries for Baking
In the days before I knew the best way to freeze fruit and berries, I put around five pounds of fresh blueberries in my freezer. We had gone blueberry picking, …
Star Anise and Coriander Spice Cake
We’ll be honest—star anise and coriander are not everyone’s cup of tea. But if you do like these spices, or you’re open-minded, you will love this cake. Unlike typical spice …
Planting Lettuce in the Ground
Lettuce is a cool-weather crop, and can even survive a light frost. In most cases, it has a strong dislike of heat—although you can find some heat-tolerant varieties. …
