Articles by Amanda MacArthur

Vegetarian Meatloaf (Lentil Loaf)

Vegetarian Meatloaf (Lentil Loaf)

There's something timeless about a classic meatloaf—it’s comforting, hearty, and perfect for gathering around the dinner table. But if you're looking to go meatless without sacrificing flavor or texture, this  
Choosing Between Types of Pruning Shears

Choosing Between Types of Pruning Shears

What I love about gardening is that there's always something new to learn—some new experience a friend shared with you to improve the taste of your tomatoes or a trick  
How to Build a Raised Lettuce Garden

How to Build a Raised Lettuce Garden

There are many great reasons to grow your own lettuce, and I personally prefer to grow it hydroponically indoors from fall through spring. One of the most compelling reasons for  
10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make

10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make

There's an anonymous quote out there about gardening that says, "gardening is cheaper than therapy, and you get tomatoes." I don't know about you, but gardening is definitely my most  
How to Make Natural Dyes from Vegetables

How to Make Natural Dyes from Vegetables

Have you ever wondered why so much packaging these days proudly says that they are dye-free and why so many children's products only use natural dyes? It's because commercial dyes  
A Diary of Gardening Tasks

A Diary of Gardening Tasks

I'm curious to know what a typical day of gardening tasks looks like for you out in the garden. I've admitted this several times before, but I'm not one of