Watermelon-Mint Juice
Get ready for the most refreshing drink you'll ever make - Watermelon-Mint Juice! Every summer, when those huge watermelons start showing up at the farmers' market, I can't wait to …
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The Radishing Life: A Love Letter to the World’s Crunchiest Crop
For many home gardeners, radishes are like the training wheels of gardening. They grow quickly, thrive with minimal fuss, and deliver instant gratification. You sow the seeds and in as …
Simply Soothing Melon Smoothie
Smoothies. They’re not just for breakfast anymore. And they’re not just one thing. You can make them hearty and nutritious for a satisfying breakfast, or you can make them light …
Seedy Doings
"Bee, I'm afraid I have to work late tonight. I've got a whole batch of radio scripts to write, and I'm way behind. You go on to bed. I'll come …
The Stunning (and Literal) Art of Gardening
I know we often write about the science and art of gardening. We get your emails, too, referencing gardening as something that at least some of you do as an …
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! …
The Top 7 Produce Preservation Methods for Maintained Nutritional Value
Thankfully, several simple methods can extend the life of your products while preserving as much of their nutritional value as possible.
1. Cool It
Cold storage, such as refrigeration, is ideal …
2024 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners
Seed catalogs can sometimes be so beautiful that they look like collector's pieces, and even though they do quite literally expire in use each year, it's hard to throw them …
An Ever-Growing Garden
Everything you need to know about today's story comes in these two sentences: "I had never been much of a gardener, but when one acquires a home for the first …
Watermelon: Nature’s Refreshing Powerhouse for Health and Wellness
Watermelon is not just a staple of warm-weather gatherings; it’s also a nutritional powerhouse packed with health benefits. While its juicy, sweet flesh is a beloved treat, the healthful qualities …
