Squash is one of those vegetables that can give you an amazing harvest from just a few plants. In fact, if you've ever grown zucchini, you probably know that a couple of healthy plants can sometimes produce more squash than you know what to do with!
There are lots of different varieties, but growing them doesn't have to be complicated. Give squash plenty of sunshine, room to grow, regular water, and a little fertilizer, and you're off to a good start.
The first time I grew a toothache plant was in 2021, and I'll be completely honest—I didn't buy the seeds because of its traditional uses.
I bought them because I thought the flowers looked cool.
The unusual little yellow and red blooms reminded me of eyeballs, so around here I've always called it my eyeball plant.
I purchased seeds for Bullseye Toothache Plant, and once I started growing it, I discovered there was a lot more to this strange little plant than its appearance.
Best of all, it was incredibly easy to grow.
I never thought I would say this, but growing a pineapple is surprisingly easy.
Yep, that tropical fruit you probably assumed could only be grown somewhere warm and sunny year-round can be grown almost anywhere. If your winters are too cold, simply grow your pineapple in a pot, treat it like a houseplant during the winter, and move it back outside when the weather warms up.
Even better, you don't necessarily have to buy a pineapple plant. You can start one from the top of a pineapple from the grocery store.
And don't worry—I'm not going to make this complicated.
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They're also easy enough for a beginning gardener. Give them warm weather, sunshine, plenty of water, and somewhere to grow, and they'll do most of the work themselves.
Whether you want cucumbers for salads, fresh eating, or homemade pickles, here's what you really need to know.
When I first started growing Habanada peppers, I had a hard time finding recipes specifically for them. My plants produced so many peppers that I needed a good way to preserve them, so I decided to pickle some.
Habanadas have the fruity flavor and beautiful orange color of a habanero without the intense heat. Pickling them gives the peppers a tangy flavor while letting that natural sweetness come through.
They turned out so well that pickling has become one of my favorite ways to preserve a big Habanada harvest.
Pimento cheese is a Southern classic for good reason. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with little bites of sweet pimento, it’s one of those simple recipes that works for just about any occasion. Spread it thick on sandwiches, serve it with crackers, scoop it up with fresh vegetables, or keep a bowl in the refrigerator for an easy snack. This homemade version combines sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and pimentos for a rich, flavorful spread that’s hard to stop eating.
