What is a USDA hardiness zone? The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone helps gardeners, landscapers, and growers understand what plants will survive through the winter in a specific US location. There are 13 primary zones…
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This year the gardening season was a good one. While continuing with my staples, I also tried some new vegetables. The joy of gardening is always in discovering something new. The groundhog(s) was my…
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Planting garlic in the fall is so much fun. Why? Usually, we are planting seeds that tend to be small and to ensure germination multiple seeds are planted. Next, we thin our seedlings, a…
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Cover crops are one of the tools that organic gardeners can use to build healthy soil.…
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It is so fascinating to watch a vegetable garden go through its lifecycle. In late winter and early spring, there is so much anticipation and so much planning to get the garden organized. Then…
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Eggplant is a warm-season annual that can either be started from seed or purchased as transplants. Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is part of the Solanaceae family. …
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This recipe is from my good friend Charlotte, who is also a great cook. I had never eaten eggplant prior to having Charlotte’s Eggplant Parmesan and it was delicious. For instance, Charlotte’s added touch…
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How to grow and care for marigolds. Marigolds are one of the most dependable and durable annual flowers that you can plant in your garden.…
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Zinnias are a beautiful annual flower that comes in several colors, shapes and sizes.…
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Learn how to grow basil in your garden. Basil can either be started indoors from seed (4-8 weeks before the last frost) or directed seeded outdoors after danger of frost has passed.…
