Growing Zones for Watermelon
Watermelons are warm-season plants that thrive in regions with long, hot summers. The recommended growing zones for watermelons in the United States are typically USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9, …
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Garden-to-Glass Cocktails
There was no small push by our team to delve into the wild world of "garden-to-glass" cocktails. Can you blame them?
After all, fennel-infused cocktails are all the rage now, so …
How to Source Tropical Fruit Seeds for Your Home Garden
As someone who grew up and lives in New England, tropical fruits hold a special intrigue for me. Apples? I've picked hundreds. Strawberries? Every June they glow like red rubies …
Basil-Watermelon Salad
Have you ever tried a Basil-Watermelon Salad? Fresh fruits have always been associated with being healthy and refreshing, so it's no surprise that they have found their way to dining …
Watermelon Lemonade
Friends, let me tell you how much I love my juicer. Let me count the ways. I know a lot of gardeners are into juicing too and totally understand, but …
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 …
5 Tips for Saving Vegetable Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
As a kid, I was committed to saving vegetable seeds from every vegetable on my dinner plate. I loved the idea that food could make more food and in a …
Vegetable Seed Spacing Guide to Avoid Overcrowding
I'll be the first to admit that one of the things I've struggled with in the garden is vegetable seed spacing. No matter how many times I plant veggies and …
10 New Vegetable Varieties (and Fruits!) to Look for in 2022
If you're looking for some new vegetable varieties to try in your garden this year, have we got a list for you! And we'll throw in a mini-biology lesson at …
Vegetables for Hot Dry Climates: A Zone 9+ Planting Guide
Planting zone 9 and higher is hot. For gardeners, that means a long growing season. In fact, if you plan it right, you could grow vegetables almost all year long! …
