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The patio was a disaster. Between cracked stones sprouting weeds and the faint scent of dried nighttime air, it was a space with “potential,” which is another way of saying …
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Can You Eat Green Tomatoes Raw or Are They Toxic?
Can you eat green tomatoes? Raw? Cooked? Diced into a salsa? Oh, this question is as old as time. What else would we bicker about at our gardening clubs, if …
5 Different Types of Vegetable Vines You Can Grow
Vertical gardening is very trendy these days, but I think it’s for good reason. Vegetable vines are great for growing “up,” and can be ideal for small gardens and containers. …
The California Wonder Pepper That Followed Me Home
What I remember most about the California State Fair in the 1960s isn’t the rides, the midway games, or even the smell of corn dogs drifting through the Summer air. …
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 …
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 …
