10 Drought-Resistant Vegetables for a Water Conscious Garden
We all know that vegetables need water to grow, but what happens when watering your garden gets complicated. You might live in a dry climate where droughts are common. Or …
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10 Marigold Companion Plants in a Vegetable Garden
As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, …
The Biggest Basil and Tomato Companion Planting Benefits
If time machines were a thing, you could go back to a classic 1972 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial, where in the commercial, a man trips and falls, accidentally dipping …
Finding the Joy of Gardening in a Peasant’s Life
What comes to mind when you think of a peasant? Popular opinion would have us believe that a peasant is an impoverished laborer, working the fields for a feudal lord …
5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets on a Porch
Is there anything better than sitting on a porch, drinking a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade, and reading a good book? I love a good porch sit but what I love …
Comforting Vegetarian Kale Soup Done Slow
Everyone needs a go-to slow cooker soup, and this Vegetarian Slow Cooker Kale Soup is mine! It’s tasty, healthy, and comforting, all without requiring much effort. Just toss everything in …
Easy Ground Turkey and Kale Soup for Any Night
When the temperature drops, I love to make a soup that can warm you from the inside out, ladled into a mug and served with a spoon. This Ground Turkey …
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 …
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 …
Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini to Impress
My love affair with eggplant rollatini with spinach began during my quest to go gluten-free. I'd been dealing with some digestive issues, and my doctor suggested I try cutting out …
