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  • 2026 | 5 Articles
Wild Violets (Viola sororia): Identification, Uses, and Garden Value

Wild violets in the lawn

Edible Flowers/Edible Flowers
April 18, 20260 Comments

Wild Violets (Viola sororia): Identification, Uses, and Garden Value

Wild violets are often dismissed as nothing more than lawn weeds, yet these common native plants offer surprising beauty and usefulness. From edible flowers and nutritious leaves to their value as low‑maintenance ground cover, wild violets invite us to rethink what’s growing in our yards.

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Avocado Toast with smoked salmon recipe

Avocado Toast with Egg, smoked salmon and spring greens

vegetables
April 2, 20260 Comments

Avocado Toast with smoked salmon recipe

Let me show you how to make avocado toast. Start with creamy avocado on toast, add a cooked egg and smoked salmon, then finish with fresh greens for a complete meal.

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5 Vegetable Groups to Plant in Early Spring

Sugar snap peas growing in garden

vegetables
March 22, 20264 Comments

5 Vegetable Groups to Plant in Early Spring

You don’t need to wait until May to start your vegetable garden. Once soil temperatures reach 50°F, early spring is the perfect time to plant cool‑season crops. This post covers five categories of vegetables you can confidently plant early to get a head start on the growing season.

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4 Steps for Planning a Home Vegetable Garden

Vegetable harvest from backyard garden

vegetables
January 31, 20260 Comments

4 Steps for Planning a Home Vegetable Garden

Winter is the perfect time to start planning a home vegetable garden, especially if you’re a beginner. Whether you’re growing in raised beds, containers, or directly in the ground, early planning helps you choose the right location, vegetables, and planting schedule so you’re ready for spring.

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Control Spider Mites on Indoor Plants

Close up of live spider mites on indoor plants

vegetables/Garden care
January 3, 20260 Comments

Control Spider Mites on Indoor Plants

If your indoor plants are starting to look stressed and losing leaves this winter, inspect them for spider mites. These microscopic pests are easier to spot than you think, and early intervention will keep your plants healthy for years to come.

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