Growing advice, seasonal how-tos, and recipes from master gardener Andy Wilcox. A new article lands here every week.
Cayenne pepper does more than add heat to your food. People have used it in traditional remedies for centuries, and modern research now backs up some of those uses. Others still need more study. This guide sticks to...
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November 2, 2026
Great gardens don't happen by accident. They grow from good habits! Every gardener dreams of a thriving garden filled with healthy plants, beautiful blooms, and bountiful harvests. But the secret to...
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November 2, 2026
We’re not talking pico de gallo here, but salsa! If an evening with your special someone, some homemade salsa made mostly or entirely from your own garden, and some chips to...
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November 1, 2026
Our Recipe of the Month for November is made for the Thanksgiving table. This Maple-Roasted Winter Squash with Goat Cheese & Pecans is warm, colorful, and just the kind of cozy...
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October 27, 2026
Growing enough flowers for a few bouquets shouldn’t take over your weekends or require years of experience. So what makes a cut flower garden beginner-friendly? Flowers that are easy to start...
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October 21, 2026
As fall settles in, your garden starts sending signals. Some are simply signs that the growing season is slowing down, while others mean your plants could use a little extra attention....
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October 20, 2026
You can plant late, lose the seed labels, skip the expensive raised beds, and still have a garden worth enjoying. You don’t need to get everything right to grow something good....
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October 13, 2026
A soil test seems like a bit of a mystery. Sending soil to a lab sounds complicated and expensive. In reality, it’s the opposite, and the recommendations you get back are...
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October 6, 2026
If we wish to save seeds from a squash, a pepper, or a zinnia, we simply grow them, and after the fruit or seed head matures in late summer or autumn,...
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