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10 Worst Best Tomato Jokes of All Time

10 Worst Best Tomato Jokes of All Time

Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! If you're like me, you understand the deep, almost philosophical connection one can have with their tomato plants. There's just something about the sweet smell of  
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10

What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10

Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically  
Reading in the Garden

Reading in the Garden

I read my first garden book surreptitiously, at the age of nine, at Girl Scout camp. Girl Scout camp, from my point of view, was not the happy and team-spirited  
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F  
They Call Me Mr. Stan

They Call Me Mr. Stan

After thirty years in law enforcement, retirement didn't mean hanging up my boots. Unexpectedly, my best post-retirement gig turned out to be a garden, where I became the volunteer gardener.