May 2010
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Article
Arugula and Balsamic Tomatoes on Bruschetta
A winning summertime combination—arugula and tomatoes—on toasted garlic bread is the perfect way to start a meal. Or serve as a salad with bread on the side.
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My Favorite Salad Green–Whatever You Want to Call It: Arugula or Rocket
Rocket (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa) is an ancient plant, cultivated or gathered from the wild in most Mediterranean countries; over the past decade it has become popular in North America.…
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Kitchen Gardening
How Do You Choose Which Tomato Varieties to Grow?
So many heirloom tomatoes; so little space.
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READER PHOTO! It’s a bouncing baby…mantid! Or 500…
Today's photo is from Rebecca Sweet in Los Altos, California. She says, "Every spring we buy a praying mantis nest at our local nursery, hoping it hatches and provides us…
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Article
And The Winner of the “Succulent Container Gardens” Book Is….
It's not easy growing succulents in the Pacific Northwest, or other cold, wet climates. Here's some advice from the best source around...
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Starting Rudbeckia from seed: Easy — sort of
The existing Rudbeckia in my yard re-seeds like crazy, so it can't be to hard to grow them from seed. When I spotted a packet of 'Irish Eyes' seed, I…
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Article
“Driftwood” and grasses
This is Barbara Weirich's Benton Harbor, Michigan, fall garden, where she took advantage of a fallen tree branch to create a beachy atmosphere with flowing grasses. Welcome to the Fine…
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Grow a Cold Soup Garden
A chilly bowl of cold soup is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Just about any sturdy vegetable can be turned into a refreshing meal on a sizzling…
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Article
A rusty privacy screen inspires a planting
Barbara Weirich's husband is a metal fabricator, and he created this privacy screen for her garden in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It's at the end of a long, narrow alleyway in…
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Article
A splash of red makes a big impact
This is yet another example of what a splash of hardscape color can do for a garden. Try to imagine this scene without its bright red bench. Not quite as…