What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 7-8
June in zones 7-8 marks the transition from spring to full summer growing conditions. With soil temperatures consistently warm and the threat of frost long gone, gardeners in these moderate …
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What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 4-6
It's June! When the soil has finally warmed, the threat of frost has (mostly) passed, and gardeners everywhere are itching to get their hands dirty! While your southern friends might …
How to Bring Dying Herbs Back to Life
It's a sad sight. You leave town for a day or two or just get caught up in life, and by the time you look at your garden, all you …
How to Stop Invasive Herbs from Spreading
Invasive herbs? I know that's not how I usually think of invasive species. When I think of invasive species, it's usually things like boa constrictors in the Everglades, carp in …
There’s a Magical Secret Garden Underground
If you grew up reading books like The Lord of the Rings or The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, you might understandably believe that if you want to find a …
Too Many Tomatoes? or Frozen Lettuce?
Which shall it be? The frozen lettuce just happened, while the too-many tomatoes is yet to occur (but is as sure a certainty as President Clinton is to ... well, …
Smoked Tomato & Basil Grilling Sauce
There's something about the combination of sweet, ripe tomatoes and smoky flavor that just screams "SUMMER!" louder than my kid jumping into the pool. While traditional tomato sauces are simmered …
Basil-Walnut Pesto for Grilled Vegetables
I have a confession: sometimes I make this Basil-Walnut Pesto just so I can stand in the kitchen inhaling its aroma while eating it directly from the spoon. Is that …
Citrus-Herb Rub for Grilled Fish
The bright, zingy flavors in this Citrus-Herb Rub complement without overwhelming, letting the natural deliciousness of the fish shine through.
Citrus and fish have been besties since basically forever – …
Victory Gardens in the City Have Something to Say
According to the USDA, 15% of the world's food supply is grown in cities. Take that folks who think city slickers can't grow real food, eh? With an indoor hydroponic …
