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7 Cold Hardy Veggies You Can Still Plant This Fall

Connie Brittenburg — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:16:41 +0000

Think the growing season is over? Not so fast! The cooler months are one of the best-kept secrets in gardening. While everyone else is packing up their trowels, you can keep your garden humming along with veggies that actually love a little chill. Cold weather sweetens their flavor, slows down pests, and gives you fresh,...

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How to Grow and Enjoy Fresh Arugula at Home

Connie Brittenburg — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:33:09 +0000

There is something undeniably satisfying about walking out to your garden, or just over to your kitchen windowsill, and snipping fresh greens for your dinner. If you are looking for a plant that rewards you quickly, requires very little fuss, and packs a massive punch of flavor, arugula is calling your name. This peppery, mustard-like...

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How to Grow Sweet Potatoes: A Guide to Backyard Abundance

Connie Brittenburg — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:27:18 +0000

There is a specific kind of joy when you dig into the soil and pull out a bright, earthy treasure that you grew yourself. Sweet potatoes are perhaps one of the most rewarding crops to experience this with. They are resilient, heat-loving, and offer a nutritional payout that few other vegetables can match. If you...

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Grow These Garden Vegetables for Home Canning

Connie Brittenburg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:25:01 +0000

There’s something incredibly satisfying about growing your own vegetables and preserving them for later enjoyment. Not only does home canning save money, but it also ensures you know exactly what’s in your food, no additives or preservatives to worry about. Which is a big deal for us since I developed food allergies later in life....

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Small Vegetable Garden Ideas to Transform Any Space for Abundant Harvests

Connie Brittenburg — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:51:52 +0000

Growing your own vegetables may sound daunting if you don’t have a lot of yard space, but a thriving vegetable garden can fit anywhere, even on a sunny balcony or a patio corner. More and more people are discovering the joy (and tastier salads) that come with cultivating a small vegetable patch. Gardening is great...

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