I Love Swiss Chard

I Love Swiss Chard

Name:  Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris aka Swiss chard Type of Plant: This leafy, green vegetable is one of my must grow edible plants. No one seems to know where the “Swiss” part of the name came from. But even if you just call it chard, this is a long-producing plant...
Best Online Order Flowers to Send

Best Online Order Flowers to Send

For those who listen to my radio programs on WXTK, you know that I’m passionate about supporting flower growers in the USA. This is part of the Slow Flowers movement, a movement started and promoted by my fellow garden writer Debra Prinzing. Are you interested...
I Love Male Skimmia

I Love Male Skimmia

Name:  Skimmia japonica – commonly called (what a surprise) Japanese Skimmia. Males! Type of Plant: Short, evergreen shrub that’s hardy in Zones 6-8. These plants do best in part shade, and grow to about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. They are not particularly fast...
Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

For many years my go-to barbecue sauce was the Original Mad Dog made by Ashley Foods. I loved it because it didn’t have the tons of sugar/corn syrup that most such products contain, and it was made with very few, simple ingredients. It also had a good balance of...
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