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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 …
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9 Herbs That Like Full Sun and Heat
Living in a hot climate can be a challenge when it comes to gardening, especially if you're interested in growing herbs. Many popular herbs prefer cooler temperatures and can struggle …
Knockout Peach Berry Fizz
This Knockout Peach Berry Fizz recipe is my new favorite, and I'm pretty confident it'll be yours, too — especially if you have berries that you don't know what else …
5 Winter Mulching Tips for Cold Zone Perennial Crops
There's not a lot going on in the garden in the middle of winter. Most of the plants are gone; the carrots have all been pulled up and stored; the …
Baked Spaghetti Squash
Just like it sounds, the spaghetti squash does one heck of a good job replicating real spaghetti noodles. Stuff each half with ground beef, tomatoes and all of the regular …
How to Plant a BBQ Herb Garden Perfect for Grilling
I'll be the first to say that it's kind of hard to go wrong with a BBQ of any kind. There's just something about cooking and eating outdoors that feels …
Week 4: Garlic & Thyme
Yes, you read that right—this dish really does use 40 cloves of garlic! And why not? Maybe it's because I'm Italian, but there are very few dinners in my rotation …
Creating a Greenhouse Freedom Garden
Not sure if you’re ready to take on a project like a greenhouse? Most people aren’t. You can always make it step two in your Freedom Garden. …
Planting Lavender in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant lavender is to get healthy plants from a reliable source and plunk them in the ground. They’ll establish themselves quickly and will likely start producing …
How to Select the Best Herbs to Plant in Spring Gardens
I love deciding which herbs to plant in spring. I know many of them like spending warm summer days outdoors, but the way to get there is to start them …
