Three Sisters Garden: Easy Companion Planting
Try an ancient companion planting method! Grow corn, beans, and squash together to naturally boost soil fertility and keep garden maintenance low.
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Confessions of a Texas Tomato
I was planted on a warm East Texas morning, tucked into the soil with hope, compost, and a whispered promise that this would be the year for “perfect tomatoes.” I have heard that before. Still, I stretched my roots anyway, because that is what tomatoes do when given even a small reason to believe. Growing…
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Heirloom Tomatoes
I always look forward to gardening in the spring because I know I will no longer have to rely on supermarkets for a tasteless, mushy tomato on my sandwich. The tomato plant is one of the most popular garden food plants in North America. Most tomatoes sold today are commercial hybrids of heirloom varieties. This…
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From Garden to Table: Edible Plants Redefine Ornamental Landscaping
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and self-sufficiency, homeowners and landscape designers are rethinking the traditional garden. Gone are the days when ornamental plants were chosen solely for their looks. Today, edible plants are taking center stage not just in backyard vegetable plots, but as stunning features in ornamental landscapes. Edible plants like rainbow…
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Growing Peppers
“If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, how many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick?” One peck is the correct answer, which is a quarter of a bushel or approximately 12 pounds and that would be perfect for a family of four to enjoy during the growing season. Peppers are one of my…
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East Texas Tomatoes!
One of my favorite summer memories growing up in the Midwest, was eating delicious vine-ripened tomatoes! Absolutely delightful! I assumed everyone could easily enjoy this treat every summer. Then my husband and I moved to Oregon…ah! We would jokingly say summer never truly arrived until July. I would start my tomatoes from seed in February,…
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Growing Yellow Squash in a Small Garden
If you are from Texas, you probably grew up eating squash casserole, still a favorite in our home. When I decided to start a small, raised vegetable garden a few years ago, I was determined to include yellow squash. What I did not take into account is the amount of space it requires, and the…
