10 Spring Companion Planting Ideas
Oh! Spring! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Actually, no. I won't scare you off with bad takes on a sonnet. I will, however, share with …
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How to Make Fermented Vegetables for Better Gut Health
Can we talk for a minute not just about how to make fermented vegetables, but also what it is and why it's a good move?
If you remember way back to …
When to Plant Seeds Outside and 4 Other Tips for Beginner Gardeners
My first garden was a failure. Aside from a few herbs, I literally harvested nothing except for three tomatoes. The zucchini plant died before it produced any fruit. The basil …
The Best Months to Be Starting a Veggie Garden from Seed
Starting a veggie garden from seed is a wondrous adventure. Nothing against seedlings; I still opt for seedlings for part of my garden. But it really is fascinating to experience …
Cold Roasted Vegetables and Warm Hummus
Do you remember being a kid and hating vegetables? I don't think any child was exempt from the green bean gag reflex, and canned vegetables were purely to blame. For …
Grilled Summer Squash and Red Onion with Feta
Tis the season to celebrate summer squash! I know if you're growing this abundant crop, you'll soon be searching for recipes on how to use them up, and maybe a …
How to Water Squash and Avoid Powdery Mildew
Squash is in my top five favorite vegetables and that’s partly due to the fact that it’s both a noun and a verb. You can squash a squash but you …
10 Really Easy Veggies to Grow for New Gardeners
In theory, growing vegetables should be pretty easy. Put your seeds in the ground, water them, and a week later you have adorable little sprouts. 60 or so days later …
The Easiest Fruits and Vegetables to Grow
I love carrots. They also disappoint me a lot. They’re some of the most challenging vegetables to grow in your garden. They’re also among the easiest fruits and vegetables to …
17 Quick Growing Vegetables For Restless Gardeners
We all know that some of the joy of gardening is just being outdoors or getting some dirt under our nails. But let’s not kid ourselves, either. We also know …
