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This year’s AeroGarden tomato adventure kicked off on March 22nd, with both Tiny Tim and San Marzano seeds getting their start in the setup—two different yet equally exciting varieties that promised a mix of indoor...
As the golden hues of sunset paint the sky on this humid July evening and the crickets begin their nightly chorus, I’m drawn back to the simple, heartfelt traditions that tie us to the rhythms...
Chocolate chip zucchini bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the subtle flavor and moisture of shredded zucchini. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
There’s something truly magical about a steaming bowl of soup that wraps you in warmth, no matter the season. Picture this: it’s a bustling summer afternoon in July, with the sun high in the sky...
One of the staple crops in both home and community gardens is potatoes. Growing garden potatoes is not difficult if you have the knowledge upfront to make you successful. Growing Garden Potatoes Soil Preparation One...
If you grow tomato plants each year, you will eventually run into one of the following growing issues with tomatoes. Some you can prevent, others you can not. #1 Blossom End Rot of Tomato This...
Diseases & Pests of Beans When growing any type of bean plant you might run into a few hiccups during the growing season. Below are diseases & pests of beans that you need to be...
Starting Broccoli From Seed Starting broccoli from seed must be done indoors in late winter and early spring. Broccoli does not like hot weather, it tends to need to be fully established before the hot...
Pumpkin Spice Bars Today, my home has the wonderful aroma of pumpkin spice from this super simple recipe for pumpkin spice bars. Moist, pumpkin bars with vanilla cream cheese frosting with my morning coffee. Oh,...
Blue Cheese Potato Salad Recipe A few weeks ago I stopped off to see what items they had prepared at the deli. I was looking for something different to try. Their blue cheese potato salad...
Have basil and cherry tomatoes coming out of your ears? I do! Try these fresh mozzarella skewers for a quick snack or appetizer. There is nothing better than pairing this recipe with fresh Wisconsin mozzarella...
Choosing Healthy Garden Plants When it comes to choosing healthy garden plants, you have two choices; planting seeds or buying plants. Both have their own benefits.
Look To Nature When Deciding When To Plant Yearly Vegetable Gardens There has never been a fast and hard rule for timetables for the weather. Each year planting is different and can vary from the...
Testing Seed Germination How long does it take seeds to germinate? There is a way to know when this will occur fairly easily by testing seed germination and how long it takes seeds to...
Low Down on Neem Oil For Plants Neem oil is fantastic if you purchase the correct kind and use it properly. Most of the time when I hear someone complain that Neem oil didn’t work for...
Strawberry Berry Bliss Topping I was hoping to find a winning combination to replace my chocolate topping addiction – looking for something I could make from whole ingredients and that would give my sweet tooth a kick...
Breakfast Jam Bars If you enjoy having a sweet treat for breakfast like a rich muffin or donut, replace your habit with these breakfast jam bars. They will satisfy any sugar craving and give your...
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