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The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Spinach in Your Garden
Spinach is one of the easiest plants to grow in a garden or in a container. Spinach (spinacia oleracea) is a highly nutrient dense crop grown in spring and fall gardens all over the world, but it originated in Persia. The nutrient density and antioxidants in spinach...
How to Grow Jalapenos in Pots or Containers
Here are all of my tips and tricks for how to grow jalapenos in pots or containers to yield a season long harvest of fresh jalapeno peppers from your container garden! Jalapeno peppers (capsicum annuum) are a staple ingredient in my kitchen and I love being able to...
How to Harvest & Save Basil Seeds – Ultimate Guide
Basil is a popular herb that is so easy to grow in your garden. Basil is classified as a perennial herb, but most gardeners treat it as annual and replant it yearly. This versatile herb is found in many culinary dishes all over the world and is a popular medicinal...
13 Best Fall Garden Vegetables to Plant in Texas
Fall in Texas is the best time to grow a vegetable garden in south Texas. The cooler temperatures make it pleasant to work outdoors and in the soil. My recommendation for the 13 best fall garden vegetables to plant Texas are listed below. The first thing you need to...
How to Make Habanero Hot Pepper Jelly
Every year, I plant habanero peppers to specifically make my hot pepper jelly recipe. I also plant an accompanying spicy pepper for this jelly recipe. This year, I planted Jalafuego jalapenos and waited until they ripened to a beautiful red color. Last year I planted...
What is Growing in June in the Vegetable Garden
Hello wonderful fellow gardeners! It's been awhile since I have posted, but I have been busy with the garden. I am ready to give you and June 2022 Garden Update! The garden has already blessed us with a bountiful harvest of corn, fingerling potatoes, bush lake...