The funny thing about mint is that most people think it is either impossible to grow or completely uncontrollable. I have heard both complaints more … Read More ›
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The first time I ever planted orange bell peppers, I honestly did not expect much. I had grown green peppers before, a few reds here … Read More ›
If you have ever grown garlic long enough to watch it stretch, twist, and surprise you, then you already know the moment I am talking … Read More ›
The first time I planted garlic, I almost did not bother. It was late fall, the beds were tired, and my hands were already stiff … Read More ›
The first jalapeño plant I ever grew taught me patience in a way tomatoes never did. I planted it with high expectations, imagining bowls of … Read More ›
If you are trying cilantro and parsley for the first time you might mix-up a lot, I ruined a whole pot of stew the first … Read More ›
The first time I planted cucamelons, I did not really believe they were worth the space. Tiny seeds. Funny name. Fruits that looked like miniature … Read More ›
The question comes up every season. Sometimes it’s asked quietly, almost nervously, while someone studies a tomato plant heavy with flowers but light on fruit. … Read More ›
The first time I grew Okinawan sweet potatoes, I will admit I did it out of curiosity more than confidence. A friend handed me a … Read More ›
The first time I planted black cherry tomatoes, I did not do it because they were trendy or unusual. I did it because another grower … Read More ›