Get them just right—crisp, tender, and full of flavor every time. 🧡 A Note from My Garden to Yours There’s something magical about harvesting summer squash and cucumbers—especially when the vines are climbing high, the sun is warm, and the basket fills up faster than you expected. But there’s also a learning curve. I’ve picked…
Boost your harvests with simple, strategic pruning! 🧡 A Note from My Garden to Yours I’ll be honest: when I planted my first tomatoes, pruning felt a little… wrong.All I could think was, Why would I cut off something the plant worked so hard to grow? But after one season of unruly vines, tangled cages,…
A backyard grower’s guide to harvesting for peak flavor, best yield, and zero regrets. 👩🌾 Welcome to Pepper-Picking Season If you’ve ever stood in your garden staring at a half-red bell pepper wondering, “Should I pick it now or wait a few more days?”—you are so not alone. I used to second-guess every harvest until…
A Southern Gardener’s Secret to Early Harvests 🎃🌱 Every spring, like clockwork, I get giddy about starting seeds indoors—especially for heavy hitters like pumpkins and winter squash. These gorgeous garden giants need a long growing season to reach their full potential, and if you live in a warm climate like Zone 9, giving them a…
I used to think leafy greens were only for spring and fall—until I watched my romaine bolt faster than a squirrel in the melon patch. But once I discovered heat-tolerant greens, a whole new world opened up. Now, even in the dog days of summer, we’re still snipping fresh greens for dinner. These resilient, nutrient-dense…
There’s something sacred about walking out barefoot into the garden with your morning coffee, still in your robe, and coming back inside with a basket full of tomatoes and cucumbers. It’s not just food—it’s provision. A little daily miracle. When I started growing vegetables in our suburban backyard, I thought I was just trying to…
