7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas
There are two ways to think about unique vegetable garden ideas: one is design and layout, and the other is what vegetables you grow. But why not combine them? There’s …
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Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds
I still remember the first time I knelt down to plant a packet of wildflower seeds in my garden. I scattered them like a child tossing confetti, then promptly buried …
Mint-Lime Sugar Rub
Alright dessert lovers, buckle up because this mint-lime sugar rub is basically summer in a jar! It's the flavor equivalent of jumping into a cool pool on a scorching day …
The Cold Fried Chicken Feast of Summer
Summers in California meant one thing—picnics. Not just any picnics, but grand, sprawling, shade-under-the-oak-tree affairs. And at the heart of these Summer feasts, nestled between baskets of homemade cornbread, bright …
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. …
10 Ways to Give Vegetable Seeds as Gifts to Garden Enthusiasts
I know I'm a little biased about gardening and growing your own fruits, herbs, and vegetables, but I love giving vegetable seeds as gifts for holidays, birthdays, and other special …
Plush Produce Picks: A Garden of Snuggles
In recent years, the plush toy market has experienced a delightful transformation, with garden-inspired stuffed toys—think cuddly cabbages and amiable avocados—sprouting in popularity. These whimsical plushies have become cherished companions …
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 9-10
May in planting zones 9-10 - covering places like southern Florida, southern Texas, parts of Arizona, and coastal California - are hitting their stride right now with temperatures that make …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 9-10
I have to chuckle when I hear you zone 9-10 gardeners talking about your "spring" gardens in April. Let's be honest - you've been at this for months already, haven't …
