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The Garden Patch
Cultivate your own ingredients. Guides and tips for growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs at home, no matter the space.

Botanical Room Sprays and Fragrance Blends With Extractohol Ethyl Alcohol
Sponsored by Extractohol · Oct 29

5 Creative Food Pairings to Try With Lady Bug Honey Fruit-Infused Honey
Sponsored by Lady Bug Honey · Sep 2

Summer 2026: Modular Kitchens Lead Outdoor Dining Trends
David Begay · Jun 30

Master the Green Bean Peach Salad Recipe This Summer
David Begay · Jun 29

Prepare This Strawberry Icebox Cake
Despite requiring only 30 minutes of active kitchen time, the viral strawberry icebox cake demands a minimum of 6 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
David Begay· Jun 29· 3 min

Marty's Minnesota Garden Explodes with Bold, Bright Blooms This Season
After a decade, a patch of lupines in Marty Whalen's Minnesota garden has spontaneously transformed from cherry red to a vibrant mix of pinks and purples, showcasing an unexpected natural evolution.
David Begay· Jun 29· 3 min
Opinion & Editorial
Analysis & Trends

Three Companion Planting Pairs That Actually Work—and the Pairing to Keep Away From Your Beans
David Begay · Oct 26

Heirloom Container Gardening: Selecting Varieties and Sizing Pots for Small Spaces
David Begay · Oct 17

Choosing Your Indoor Seed Starting Method: Soil Blocks, Plastic Trays, or Peat Pots?
David Begay · Sep 28

Easy-to-Grow Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs for Beginner Gardeners
David Begay · Aug 2
Explainers

From Soil Test to Harvest: A Decision Framework for Fixing Your Vegetable Garden's pH
David Begay · Nov 8

Matching Organic Amendments to Your Garden's Real Problem: Sandy Soil That Won't Hold Water, or Clay That Won't Let It Go
David Begay · Oct 30

How to Build a Multi-Year Crop Rotation Plan for Your Home Vegetable Garden
David Begay · Oct 24

Why Companion Planting Works: Three Pest-Control Mechanisms and the Pairings That Use Them
David Begay · Oct 22

Heirloom or Hybrid? How to Decide What Belongs in Your Home Garden
David Begay · Oct 19

How Mycorrhizal Fungi Feed Your Garden: The Underground Partnership You Can Protect
David Begay · Oct 16


