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Transform Your Garden's Harvest And Ground Beef Into Filling Mexican-Style Soup

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:10:00 +0000

Looking to use up some of your home garden veggies before fall kicks into gear? Consider using them in this Mexican-style soup.

Forget Thyme: This Aromatic Herb Is A Gorgeous Alternative For Container Gardens

staff@tastingtable.com (Rebecca Treon) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0000

If you love Mexican food and want to include the most authentic ingredients then this herb is an ideal addition to your container garden, indoors or outdoors.

No, Brown Sugar And Baking Soda Are Not Going To Fertilize Your Garden — Here's Why

staff@tastingtable.com (Whitney Bard) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Videos doing the rounds on social media seem to suggest that brown sugar and baking soda form a miracle fertilizer; we investigate the truth.

Stop Squirrels From Digging Up Allium Bulbs With This Simple Trick

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Alliums are a great addition to any garden, but that won't matter if squirrels start digging up the bulbs. This simple trick will stop them.

This Little Bag You Always Throw Away Is Actually A Better Way To Fertilize Your Plants Without Harsh Chemicals

staff@tastingtable.com (Kashmir Brummel) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Want your plants to grow without using synthetic chemical? Put this leftover kitchen scrap to use as an all-natural fertilizer.

Keep Bugs Away From Your Picnic With A Sprinkle Of This Spice Cabinet Staple

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

There's no need for harsh chemicals to keep bugs away from your picnic spread. Just bring this common spice and sprinkle some around the area to deter pests.

A Better Way To Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden Without Harsh Chemicals Is Hiding In Your Liquor Cabinet

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Fertilizers are often made with synthetic chemicals, but there's a more natural alternative that you might already have on hand -- in your liquor cabinet.

Ditch The Produce Section: 15 Fruits And Veggies To Grow In Hydroponic Gardens

staff@tastingtable.com (Claudia Alarcón) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

From faster growth to higher crop yields, there are many benefits to hydroponic gardening that come along with ditching the produce section.

Forget Coffee Grounds And Banana Peels: A Better Way To Fertilize Soil Before Fall And Winter

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

If your garden could use a boost going into fall and winter, coffee grounds and banana peels aren't the only natural fertilizers hiding in your kitchen.

Save The Scraps From This Summer Fruit For Thriving Tomato Plants

staff@tastingtable.com (Claudia Alarcón) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:40:00 +0000

If you grow tomatoes, you might also be cultivating another popular summer fruit whose scraps can actually pack hidden benefits for your plants.

Coffee Grounds Can Harm Tomato Plants — Use This Kitchen Scrap Instead

staff@tastingtable.com (Zoë Lourey-Christianson) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Coffee grounds can work as a great fertilizer for some plants, but not tomatoes. Find out the best kitchen scraps to use instead.

For Bigger Container-Garden Tomatoes, Use This Natural Fertilizer

staff@tastingtable.com (Whitney Bard) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0000

Ensure your container-grown tomatoes are ripe and tasty this summer with a little help from this natural fertilizer, which you can buy or make yourself.

Forget Traditional Birdbaths: A Better DIY Option Is Hiding In Your Kitchen

staff@tastingtable.com (Claudia Alarcón) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

If you have a lovely bowl or pan you don't use but can't bear to let go, turn it a homemade birdbath for a win-win solution. Here's how.

The Better Way To Fertilize Leafy Greens Has Nothing To Do With Coffee Grounds

staff@tastingtable.com (Whitney Bard) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0000

Good fertilizer is essential to growing lush, leafy plants, and making excellent nitrogen-rich fertilizer is as easy as growing more plants.

How Much Fruit Can A Cherry Tree Produce In A Single Year?

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0000

If you love cherries, having your own growing tree can be worth the effort. The amount of fruit that each tree will produce can vary based on a few factors.

The Best Seasonal Vegetables To Buy Fresh This Month: August Edition

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0000

The summer growing season is winding down, but there are still plenty of veggies to grab. From corn to tomatoes and beyond, here's what's in season.

10 Kitchen Scraps You Can Use To Attract Birds To Your Garden

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Looking to attract some birds to breathe life into your yard? Don't toss these kitchen scraps - leave them for your colorful, flying friends instead.

Use This Zesty Kitchen Scrap To Keep Insects Away From Your Tomato Plants

staff@tastingtable.com (Rebecca Treon) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Pests can be problematic to gardeners who wish to avoid using pesticides. One of the best natural bug repellants is something you might already have on hand.

How Late Is Too Late To Plant Tomatoes?

staff@tastingtable.com (Claudia Alarcón) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0000

If you're still wondering if it's possible to grow and harvest tomatoes this summer, here's everything you need to know about late summer gardening.

Keep Your Tomato Plants Thriving All Summer Long With One Shady Trick

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Tomatoes are known for loving the warm sun, but too much of it can lead to problems, and this one shady trick will keep exposure in the happy middle ground.