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Smoking meat and other foods is one of the most flavorful cooking methods around. There’s nothing quite like brisket, ribs, or chicken perfectly infused with aromatic smoke flavor. While you can buy smokers, making your own custom brick smoker allows you to tailor the design exactly to your needs. With the right materials and techniques, … Read more

Stud piles are mounds of manure left by rival stallions in the wild. Poo is used to mark territory, so when rivals come along, they poop on top of the other plants to leave their own mark, just like dogs do with urine. What does this have to do with domestic horses? Well, it’s interesting … Read more

Even though their leaves are pretty, these plants can suffocate your flowers and take over your backyard if you don’t keep an eye on them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Invasive ground cover plants are the uninvited garden guests that never want … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) look a lot like tomatillos or husk tomatoes. This is because they are all nightshade plants, which are very closely related. Even though the spring flowers are pretty, the best thing about a … Read more

Gardening in shady spots where deer roam can be frustrating, as these foraging pests feast on many popular shade plants. But there are quite a few attractive options that deer tend to shun. I’ve compiled this list of 17 deer-resistant beauties that brighten up the shade without tempting Bambi. Why Deer Love Shade Gardens Shady … Read more

Blanket flowers also known as Gaillardia or Indian blankets, are colorful daisy-like flowers that are popular in gardens. Their vibrant flowers come in shades of red orange, yellow, and combinations of those colors. Gaillardia get their common name “blanket flower” from their resemblance to the colorful blankets made by Native Americans. If you want to … Read more

Spinach flowers are one of the hidden treasures of the vegetable garden. While we usually think of eating just the spinach leaves, the flowers can be a tasty addition to salads, stir fries, and other dishes. But are spinach flowers safe to eat? How do they taste? And what’s the best way to use them … Read more

Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world. With its distinctive aroma, vibrant color, and complex flavor, it’s no wonder this spice is highly prized. But saffron is also extremely delicate and care must be taken when storing it to preserve its potency and quality. When stored correctly, saffron can retain its … Read more

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow. This one has extra large leaves that most cooks really like for chopping into sauces and drinks. We get cuttings of a type of mint from Israel that is used in many dishes there, from lamb to yogurt sauce. This is how our sweet mint grows. … Read more

Black eyed susans (Rudbeckia) are popular perennial flowers that bring cheerful golden daisy-like blooms to gardens in late summer and fall. As these plants multiply each year, you may find your patch becoming overcrowded and blooms decreasing. Dividing black eyed susans by separating out clumps is an easy way to rejuvenate your plants and get … Read more