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How to Grow Black Raspberries (Complete Care & Pruning Guide)
Black raspberries have a deeper flavor, a wilder aroma, and a completely different growth habit compared to red raspberries. If you’ve grown red varieties before, expect a learning curve. If…
Lentil Meatballs With Ground Beef and Homemade Tomato Sauce
These homemade lentil meatballs with ground beef are a staple meal on our table. Made with a blend of brown lentils, kidney beans, and ground beef for a hearty, protein-filled,…
How to Grow Red Raspberries (Summer-Bearing and Fall-Bearing)
Growing raspberries are one of the most rewarding fruits you can grow at home. They’re hardy, reliable, and surprisingly easy once you understand how their canes work (which will help…
Seeds to Start in February (Zone 5): Your Essential Early-Season Planting Guide
If you garden in Zone 5 like us, February is when the gardening season truly begins. Even if there’s still snow on the ground. While the rest of the world…
5 Seeds Every Home Gardener Should Be Saving In 2026
When we first started gardening, one of the things that grabbed our curiosity was saving our own seeds. At the time it felt like something only old-time gardeners or seasoned…
Quick Fire Cider Recipe (Fast Immune Boost When You’re Out of the Real Stuff)
When I make a fresh batch of traditional fire cider, I usually feel great about being prepared for the season ahead… Until I run out. I start every season off…