Growing advice, seasonal how-tos, and recipes from master gardener Andy Wilcox. A new article lands here every week.
Hot peppers, mild peppers, sweet peppers, even ornamental peppers! After the tomato, they might be one of the more popular vegetables to grow in our gardens. They perform well even in small spaces on a patio or balcony...
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March 3, 2026
We often think of quicker to mature varieties as important only for growers in the North, where the season is shorter. But there are several compelling reasons to choose quick-maturing varieties,...
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March 1, 2026
Our Recipe of the Month for March highlights one of the most dependable crops of the cool season: spinach. As winter begins to loosen its grip and gardens slowly wake up...
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February 24, 2026
Blackberries are one of summer’s finest treats. The flavor of a sun-ripened blackberry is exquisite and unique. As a kid, more made it into my mouth than the little pail hanging...
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February 17, 2026
There are a lot of terms out there describing seeds, or rather, the parentage and genetic lines of seeds. Heirloom, open-pollinated, hybrid, F1, even F2, and GMO. All those terms have...
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February 17, 2026
Key Takeaways Botanically, tomatoes are fruits because they develop from flowers and contain seeds. In cooking, tomatoes are treated as vegetables because of their savory flavor and common uses. The confusion...
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February 10, 2026
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s onion planting time. Onions are one of the earliest crops we plant in the garden. They’ll tolerate the spring frosts, and...
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February 3, 2026
When planning our gardens and choosing varieties, we might make choices by the color of foliage or flowers, the shape and characteristics of the fruits and vegetables, or even just on...
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February 1, 2026
Our Recipe of the Month is a celebration of winter produce at its peak—and a reminder that fresh, vibrant meals don’t disappear when the garden slows down. This bright winter salad...
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