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 …
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What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 7-8
July in USDA zone 7-8 is when the mercury climbs higher than a cat on a hot tin roof, and the humidity makes you feel like you're wearing a wet …
10 of the Best Vegetables for Canning and Preserving
There's something special about growing pounds and pounds of your favorite vegetables. It makes every meal feel like a celebration when you have heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, crunchy cucumbers, and …
Quinoa Believe It’s Not Chicken Parm!
You know those recipes that make you feel like a culinary genius even though they're secretly super easy? This is that dish. This Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake features golden-brown, Parmesan-crusted …
Rhu the Day: The Tart Rhubarb Salsa That’ll Steal Your Heart
You know that moment when you're staring at your freezer, wondering what to do with all that rhubarb you harvested in the spring? That was me a few weeks ago. …
What to Plant in February in Zones 7-8
February in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C), with those teasing warm spells that hint at spring around the corner. While your garden …
What to Plant in February in Zones 4-6
February in zones 4-6 means we're still firmly in winter's grip, with temperatures swinging from a teeth-chattering -20°F to an occasionally hopeful 35°F. While your garden beds might still be …
A Little Gardening Help?
I remember the first time someone ever asked me for gardening help. "Who, me?" I thought. I still considered myself a black thumb at that point, so I was excited …
A Culinary Journey Down the Danube
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the rippling Danube, my wife Gail and I found ourselves aboard a charming riverboat, slowly gliding toward Budapest. …
Keeping Your Bell Peppers Sweet By Avoiding Cross-Pollination
If you're a gardener looking to grow sweet bell peppers, you might have heard the myth that planting hot peppers nearby can make your sweet peppers spicy. Don't worry – …
