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What Can You Grow in Deck Rail Planters?
I’ve always loved deck rail planters and window boxes. They’re kind of quaint, and they can bring some natural beauty to a space that’s usually ignored. It’s always nice to …
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Gardening with Kids is a Blessing
I like to think that I've done my job as a gardener to at least inspire curiosity in my daughter about gardening. Gardening with kids isn't always pretty, but it's …
How to Build a Vertical Tomato Trellis 5 Ways
Tomatoes are nature’s little miracle, aren’t they? From my favorite summertime tomato recipes to preserving tomatoes for use all winter long, homegrown tomatoes are enjoyed year-round at my house. From seed …
Roasted Asparagus with Baked Sheet Pan Eggs
Asparagus is a vegetable that deserves a place at the table year-round. Whether it's fresh from the garden, purchased at the farmers market, or from your local grocery store, those …
Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Treat yourself to a caprese-style sandwich with the addition of grilled chicken. This delicious sandwich is easy to put together and even great for fancy picnics! …
Roasted Asparagus with Baked Sheet Pan Eggs
Asparagus is a vegetable that deserves a place at the table year-round. Whether it's fresh from the garden, purchased at the farmers market, or from your local grocery store, those …
Cheers to My Personal Tomato Favorites
Every tomato gardener eventually reaches a point where the question changes.
It’s no longer, “Can I grow tomatoes?”
It becomes, “Which tomatoes do I always want in my garden?”
This chapter is my …
Troubleshooting Tomatoes with Confidence
Even after everything you’ve learned—about soil, water, pruning, pests, flavor, and timing—there will be moments when a tomato plant looks at you and says, “Something’s not right.”
That doesn’t mean you’ve …
Tomato Wisdom A to Z
Every tomato season teaches lessons that don’t always fit neatly into chapters about soil, watering, pests, or harvests.
They’re the quiet truths you learn while tying up vines at dusk.
The shortcuts …
Boosting Yield Without Sacrificing Flavor
There comes a moment—usually right around midsummer—when every tomato gardener asks the same question:
How do I get more tomatoes… without turning them bland, watery, or forgettable?
Because here’s the hard truth:
It’s …
