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Category: Vegetables (in the garden)

My Plan to Overwinter Chili Pepper Plants in Zones 9 (or 10) This Year

October 23, 2026

I love hot peppers. I love growing them, harvesting them, eating them fresh, or drying them, and then sprinkling those little flakes of heat…

What to Plant and Do in the Garden in October: A Gardener’s Guide

October 4, 2026

As the air cools and the days grow shorter, October marks a pivotal time in the gardening calendar. Fall is here, which means it…

Harnessing Nitrogen-Fixing Cover Crops for a More Resilient Garden

September 9, 2026

If you could grow your own fertilizer while also boosting soil health and reducing future work, wouldn’t you? That’s exactly what nitrogen-fixing crops make…

How Plants ‘Remember’ Stress

August 4, 2026

Using Epigenetics to Improve Resilience in Your Garden Gardeners with a few seasons under their belt know that plants aren’t passive life forms. They…

Watering Smarter as Summer Approaches

July 5, 2026

As temperatures rise and days grow longer, watering becomes one of the most important—and misunderstood—parts of garden care. Summer heat doesn’t necessarily mean watering…

The Genetics of Tomato Color: Why Some Heirlooms Are Purple, Black, Orange and Yellow — and What That Means for Flavor and Nutrition

June 24, 2026

Few things are more striking in the summer garden than a basket of heirloom tomatoes in every shade of red, orange, yellow, purple, and…

Dry Farming Techniques: Growing With Low or No Irrigation for a More Resilient Landscape

June 6, 2026

As water becomes increasingly precious—and rainfall patterns more unpredictable— more gardeners are asking a bold question: Can you grow your garden without irrigation or with…

The Surprise Guests in Your Garden: Volunteer Tomatoes

May 10, 2026

Every gardener knows the joy of seeing those first spring seedlings pop up in neat, intentional rows. But sometimes, nature has its own plans….

Root Science 101: Why Establishing Strong Roots in May Sets the Stage for a Plant’s Entire Season

May 5, 2026

When we think of healthy tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers in the summer garden, our minds usually jump straight to lush foliage and colorful fruit….

Aphids in the Garden

April 11, 2026

Aphids are one of those garden visitors that seem to appear overnight—tiny, numerous, and often gathered exactly where you don’t want them; on your…

Voyager Tomatoes: Exploring the Fascinating Biology Behind a Truly Unique Fruit

April 9, 2026

Last year I grew a new variety of tomato for me: the Voyager Tomato.  Also known as Reisetomate or Traveler tomatoes, they are a unique and unusual heirloom…

Why Thinning Seedlings Matters More Than It Feels Like It Should

April 4, 2026

Few gardening tasks feel as counterintuitive as thinning seedlings. After all, you carefully selected seeds, watered trays or beds every day, celebrated each tiny…

Growing Gourds: Cultivating Nature’s Most Decorative Crop

March 25, 2026

Gourds are one of the most rewarding and underappreciated crops to grow in the home garden. With their astonishing variety of shapes, textures, and…

Plan a “Giving Garden” and Cultivate Kindness from the Ground Up

March 13, 2026

In a world that often feels fast-paced and disconnected, there’s something profoundly grounding about digging your hands into soil and growing food. But what…

The Benefits of Heirloom Tomatoes Over Hybrids

March 5, 2026

When it comes to growing tomatoes, gardeners are faced with the choice between heirloom varieties and hybrids. While hybrids can have certain advantages, many…

Seeds and Intellectual Property: How Law, Commerce, and Climate Are Reshaping Seed Rights

February 20, 2026

It is not often that one’s vocation and avocation meet. But when they do, the intersection can be illuminating and instructive. I’ve spent all…

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