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. …
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How to Grow Your Own Smoothie in Containers
Smoothies are my secret weapon to sneak vegetables and fruits into my toddler’s (and husband’s) diet. With a few base ingredients, you can add just about any type of fruit …
All-Natural Homemade Rainbow Popsicle Recipe
Have you ever considered what it really means to "taste the rainbow," as the slogan goes? Who doesn't love rainbows, right? Certainly, my three-year-old does, and when you make this …
Gooseberry Jam
I can hardly remember a time when I didn’t make jam from something. Strawberries fresh from the garden are always a good candidate. Blueberries bursting in the kitchen is a …
Companion Planting with Your Onion Crop: What to Plant Nearby—and What to Keep at a Distance
When it comes to companion planting onions, there are some plants that welcome onions into the neighborhood: …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
Due to its Mediterranean origins, thyme thrives on dry, sandy—even rocky—soil. Many gardeners believe thyme actually benefits from poor soil and a lack of water. For this reason, thyme makes …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Brussels Sprout Plants
Healthy plants need healthy soil. Brussels sprouts are heavy feeders, and they like firm, nutritious, nitrogen-rich soil. …
Strawberry Jam
Is it just me, or does store-bought Strawberry Jam just taste weird, somehow? I never liked it as a kid and I still don't like it now. Every few years, …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Strawberries
Working your strawberry patch or eating strawberries means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. Below is a list of items to …
Dealing with Strawberry Diseases
Like all food crops, strawberries are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
