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Few things bring more joy in a late-season garden than harvesting a bounty of bright-hued peppers. This gem of a garden plant is considered low maintenance—there’s rarely much you need …

When I first got a look at these things, my initial thought was, “What in the world are they?” They’re shipped flat, so what you receive isn’t pot-shaped. And it’s …

Row covers are useful items to have in your garden. You could, of course, buy a row cover. But why do that when you can make your own, using branches from …

This coming weekend is Memorial Day, and here in the states, it’s often viewed as the unofficial start to the summer. For many, it’s the first three-day weekend accompanied by …

Radishes are one of the easiest crops to grow. But if you’re only eating the root, then you are missing a trick! Whether you have a large garden or only …

Most of us know that dandelion greens are edible, but beyond that, how many of us have actually eaten them? Do you wonder how to pick them or when? Have …

It’s time to get those seedlings planted in the garden. Whether you’ve spent the past few months growing them yourself or picked up some starter packs at the local nursery, …

Do you even know the number of meals and preserves you can get out of a bumper crop of beets? Or are you curious to find out? Before getting your …

Raising chickens is fun, easy, and a great way to get fresh organic eggs right from your backyard. It doesn’t come without some challenges though, and one of the biggest …

Wouldn’t it be a dream if you could graze in your garden from early spring to late fall? By this I mean, continuously munching a leaf or an edible flower …

When those first couple of sunny spring days show up, it’s time to head out to the garden shed, grab your tools and wake up the garden for another season …

People who start their plants from seed are some of the craziest gardeners. We’re even crazier than tomato-growing fanatics. And if you’re a tomato-growing fanatic who also starts their seeds? …

Broccoli may not be the fastest-growing food in the garden, yet it is easy to grow and it gives generously. If you can wait out the ‘days to maturity’, you’ll …

Let’s be honest, how often have you planted a flower because it was useful? How often have you wandered through a greenhouse full of color and scent from the gorgeous …

If there is one vegetable that screams summer, it’s cucumber. Cool salads don’t seem to be complete without fresh juicy cucumber slices, and they make great additions to summer smoothies. …

Do you remember when everyone hated Brussels sprouts? Back when the way to eat them was steamed into sulfurous oblivion? (I’ll admit I even liked them back then.) These days …

While sharpening your pruning shears and preparing to head out into the vegetable garden, there may be one plant you tend to overlook – peppers. Whether you’re growing a large, …

Around this time of year, I start pacing. I walk to the window and peer out at the garden. Then I check on my seedlings. I’ll do something else for …

If there is one task that every gardener could do with less of, it’s weeding. Even those of us who would happily spend every waking moment in the garden would …

French fries, fried potatoes, hash browns, baked potatoes with sour cream and chives, mashed potatoes with homemade gravy and all the fixings, Hasselbacked, butter-braised. Read that again very, very slowly …

We all benefit from understanding how to reuse items that might usually be thrown away. Reusing, repurposing, or upcycling old clothes can save money and help the climate crisis too. …

Out of all the pests that can plague a garden, aphids are just the worst. They don’t munch on the leaves or fruit but literally suck the life out of …

When it comes to herbs, most of us immediately think of thyme, rosemary or parsley. But when asked about herbal tea, generally, the first one to come to mind is …

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb with an unmistakable flavor and aroma. The complex scent is a mash-up of other members of the Apiaceae family – a bit of …