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The Gardens We Bring to the Holidays
The holidays have a way of turning gardeners into storytellers. Ask someone why rosemary is growing in a pot beside the kitchen door, why there are dried red peppers hanging …
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The Joy of Planning a Garden During Hard Times
In the Winter, I start to get the itch to start planning a garden extra early. Sometimes it’s only a few days past the holidays and I’m already waiting at …
Seven New Crops to Try in 2027
Every gardener has favorites.
There are the tomatoes we wouldn't dream of leaving out of the garden. The basil that belongs beside them. The green beans that disappear almost as quickly …
10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces
My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me …
5 Types of Vegetable Garden Screens for Pretty Pest Control
Screens are a wonderful thing, are they not? Your screen door can let in sunlight and a nice summer breeze while it keeps out the flies and mosquitoes. A screen …
Gardening Humor for “Real” Gardeners
Do you remember when you were a young budding gardener, and you thought, "one day I'll be like those other gardeners, with their perfectly pruned tomatoes, their pollinator gardens, and …
5 Vegetables to Plant in October
A few years ago, I was in line at the farmer’s market talking to a farmer about how great he must be feeling because it’s the “end of the season.” …
October’s Last Gifts
There’s a particular morning every October when I step outside with my coffee and realize the garden has changed overnight. It’s not necessarily the first frost. It’s not even the …
Are You Storing Onions the Wrong Way? Learn How to Store Every Variety
All hail the mighty (and versatile as heck) onion! From subtle flavors to sharp zings, onions can add so many dimensions to your recipes. Being able to use your own …
Gardening Mishaps To Expect When You Move
Ha, the fun of moving to a new house without knowing what you’re getting into. And no, I’m not talking about knob and tube, or ancient septic systems, I’m talking …
