Every year, my yard is absolutely full of leaves. For a long time, I used to look out at that blanket of brown and feel nothing but dread. All I could see was hours of raking, bagging, and dragging piles to the curb. But over time, I learned a better way to look at it….
Grow Your Own Fall Salad Garden
Are you tired of paying high prices for salad greens? You should be! Salad greens are one of the easiest vegetables to grow — and fall is one of the best times to grow them. Even if you don’t have a lot of space, you can plant them in containers and enjoy fresh, crisp greens…
Make Dinnertime Easier With A Simple Meal Planner
If dinnertime is one of the most chaotic parts of your day (been there!), you’re not alone. Between busy schedules, different tastes in the family, and that dreaded “What’s for dinner?” question at 5:00 pm, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even turned on the stove. Here’s the good news—you can take back control…
How to Grow, Harvest, and Cook Winter Squash
This is my first year growing Honeynut Winter Squash from Botanical Interests. The seed packet described it as a smaller, sweeter version of butternut—just 4–5 inches long—with edible skin that turns a warm terracotta color when ripe. It also said the vines were “compact” and suitable for containers or trellises, which sounded perfect for my…
How to Tell When Your Sweet Potatoes Are Ready to Harvest
I was out in my garden early this morning checking on my sweet potatoes and let me tell you—this heat wave we’ve been having hasn’t slowed them down one bit. While some plants like my tomatoes have been struggling, sweet potatoes thrive in the heat. They’ve been spreading like crazy, and I’m starting to wonder…
Smart Farmers Market Shopping: Tips for Fresh Produce and Supporting Local Farmers
While many of us have our own backyard gardens, we don’t raise all of our own food. Even in the most productive growing seasons, we still find ourselves needing to supplement with fruits and vegetables from the farmers market or grocery store. My preference during the gardening season is the farmers market. Why? Because I…
How to Harvest, Freeze, and Bake with Blackberries: Easy Backyard Cobbler Recipe Included
I have a confession.I have two blackberry bushes in my backyard… and I pretty much neglect them. Sure, I pull the weeds away from the stems and prune off any dead limbs, but beyond that? They’re mostly on their own. So imagine my surprise when this year I actually had a decent harvest! The berries…
Why Fall is the Best Time to Grow Broccoli (Plus How to Start Seeds Indoors)
I’ve been growing broccoli in my garden for several years now—and here’s the truth: I almost gave up on it after a couple of disappointing spring crops. The weather would heat up too fast, the plants would bolt, and I’d be left with more frustration than florets. But once I gave fall planting a shot?…
Mid-July Garden Tasks: What to Do Now to Keep Your Garden Thriving
Is Your Garden Feeling the Mid-Summer Slump?You’re not alone. July can be an awkward time in the garden—some plants are going strong, others are giving up, and it’s easy to feel like the season is starting to wind down. But there’s still plenty you can do to keep your garden thriving through the heat and…
Your Garden is Hot: Here’s What to Do About It
It’s 91° here in Chickamauga today, but it feels like 101—and my garden is feeling it too. I’ve done what I can and now I’m just hoping everything pulls through these extreme temps forecasted for the next few days. Last night I gave everything a deep drink—vegetables, herbs in containers, flowers, even the in-ground plants….
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