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The Mystical Garden Chronicles
One year, I am sorry to report, the females in my family backed into the sides of our garage on three separate occasions, causing damage not only to car doors …
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The July Jungle
Every July, my garden transforms from a neat little patch of soil into a glorious, sun-drenched jungle. It’s as if my plants throw a party the moment I turn my …
Yellow Squash Steals the Garden Spotlight
Yellow squash, also affectionately known as crookneck or straightneck squash, is the cheerful, sun-kissed cousin in the Summer squash family. Native to the Americas and cultivated by Indigenous peoples for …
Garden Basil & Caramelized Onion Chicken Burgers
There’s something undeniably magical about biting into a burger that hits every note—sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and juicy—yet still feels light enough for summer eating. That’s exactly what these caramelized onion …
Turkey Burgers with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Burgers in the summertime are a given, but you don’t have to feel guilty after each one if you opt for a turkey burger once in a while. And, don’t …
What to Plant in June in USDA Zones 4-6
It's June! When the soil has finally warmed, the threat of frost has (mostly) passed, and gardeners everywhere are itching to get their hands dirty! While your southern friends might …
Heat-Resistant Heirloom Summer Squash Varieties That Laugh at Climate Change
Look, let's not beat around the bush (or the squash vine, if you will) – our summers are getting hotter. While you're sweating through your garden hat and chugging iced …
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 May in USDA Zones 7-8
May in USDA zones 7-8 – when your garden is basically screaming "PUT ALL THE PLANTS IN ME!" If you're wondering what to plant in May in these delightful middle …
Steak ‘n’ Veggie Tacos
I discovered this Steak 'n' Veggie Tacos recipe last summer during a particularly ambitious grilling phase (you know, when you're convinced you're going to grill EVERYTHING for three months straight). …
