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From the plot: interview with @life_on_the_lot

As part of our ‘From the Plot’ series over on Instagram, we’ve been talking to inspirational growers who generously share their gardening knowledge with...

Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake – Home Grown Happiness

This sourdough discard coffee cake is soft and moist with a double cinnamon crumb. I’ve layered it in the middle of the cake to...

Homemade Blackberry Pie Recipe – Made With Fresh Blackberries

Homemade blackberry pie is one of those summer desserts that takes me back to memories of my childhood. After spending what seemed like hours...

How to Fertilize Tomato Plants (Beginner’s Guide)

One of the most critical activities a gardener can perform when growing tomatoes is applying fertilizer. This will give gardeners the tastiest fruit...

Endangered Plants in the Southwest

When it comes to endangered species, plants play an outsized role in conservation efforts....

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Foliage and more flower spikes, plus my final book talk

April 15, 2026 When the silver Mediterranean fan palm (Chamaerops humilis our. silver) starts blooming, its Cheeto-like panicles seem to glow amid the frosty fronds. Leaning...

Best Containers for Growing Peppers and Cucumbers (Size, Material, and Drainage)

Sharing is caring! Choose the Right Pot for Strong Growth, High Yields, and Fewer Problems Peppers and cucumbers thrive in containers—but only if you give them...

How to Master Liquid Organic Fertilizer

Organic liquid feeds are a slow burn. Learn the grower’s secret: feed the soil food web (not the plant) and discover 5 game-changing tips...