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October 11, 2026

The 10 Best Vegetables to Plant Now for a Zone 9–10 Fall & Winter Garden
October 2, 2026

A Sky on Fire: Evening in Northern San Diego.
September 24, 2026

Slow-Fermented Hot Sauce: Why I Went Back to One Pepper (and Six Months)
August 26, 2026

The Great August Pause: How I Processed 10 Gallons of Sauce & Prepped for Fall Tomatoes
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Beat the Southwest Heat Wave: Build a DIY “Bucket” Swamp Cooler for About $50
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July’s Painted Sunset
July 9, 2026

Why Your Succulents Look Dead Right Now (And Why You Should Leave Them Alone)
July 1, 2026

Beat the Mid-Summer Blank Space: What to Plant Right Now for a Second Harvest
June 24, 2026

One Spent Onion Turned Into a Whole Bushel Basket
June 17, 2026

Roasted Yellow Squash Hummus: The Ultimate Summer Harvest Recipe

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The 10 Best Vegetables to Plant Now for a Zone 9–10 Fall & Winter Garden

A Sky on Fire: Evening in Northern San Diego.

Slow-Fermented Hot Sauce: Why I Went Back to One Pepper (and Six Months)

The Great August Pause: How I Processed 10 Gallons of Sauce & Prepped for Fall Tomatoes

Beat the Southwest Heat Wave: Build a DIY “Bucket” Swamp Cooler for About $50

July’s Painted Sunset

Why Your Succulents Look Dead Right Now (And Why You Should Leave Them Alone)

Beat the Mid-Summer Blank Space: What to Plant Right Now for a Second Harvest

One Spent Onion Turned Into a Whole Bushel Basket

Roasted Yellow Squash Hummus: The Ultimate Summer Harvest Recipe

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