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Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry

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Herbed Hummus

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5 Gorgeous Gardening Coffee Table Books

It’s entertaining season, and my husband I and like to play our part by hosting a few dinner parties. All those parties, of course, mean lots of guests, and I wouldn’t be a good hostess if I didn’t have some eye-catching coffee table books laying around to be perused, would I?

diy garden projects

Repurposing for the Garden

In my house, we don’t throw away anything we can either recycle or reuse – and this has led to our repurposing many items for use in our vegetable garden.

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Garden Mistakes -- and What I've Learned From Them

Some say the best lessons are taught by our failures -- and when it comes to gardening, I would have to agree. Season to season, I not only learn from the mistakes I make in my garden, but also share this knowledge with my three daughters so they won’t have to repeat them when they get old enough to start growing their own.

how to grow

Growing Tomatoes

Learn how to grow tomatoes. Get tips about growing tomatoes in the ground, raised beds, or containers. Care for tomato plants from planting to harvesting.

garden fundamentals

Prep Soil Now for Next Season

Before you lock up those garden tools for the winter, here’s a great idea for getting a jumpstart on your spring garden: Spend a bit of time improving the soil in your beds. Not only will it put you on the path to a healthy, productive garden...

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Growing Snap Beans

Dependable and easy, snap beans are among the most productive veggies you can grow. They mature quickly, too. Growing snap beans is a must for every garden.

diy garden projects

Building Our Own Compost Bin

I grew up in a family of composters. For as long as I can remember, my mom has tossed eggshells, coffee grounds and filters, fruit peels, and other organic matter into a small white bag kept in the cabinet under the kitchen sink.

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4 x 4-foot Chiles Rellenos Garden

Give your next batch of chiles rellenos a super-fresh flavor boost with ingredients picked from your very own garden.

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Mom's Stuffed Peppers

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The Perfect Planting Pair: Tomatoes & Basil

Well folks, it’s that time of year again: spring! Sure, some of you may have been gardening for most of your lives and have it figured out. But for the vast majority of us, every season is an adventure in learning about growing food.

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Planting a Spiral Herb Garden

A spiral herb garden mimics one of the most interesting shapes in nature—a spiral. Plant your favorite herbs in a garden that's shaped like a spiral.

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4 x 4-foot Tabbouleh Garden

Plant this garden in spring after your last frost date, and choose tomato and cucumber varieties that grow best in your area.

garden fundamentals

Rotating Vegetable Crops for Garden Success

Home vegetable gardens will benefit as much from rotating vegetable crops as big farms do. Learn what crop rotation means and how to make it work in your garden.