Articles by Christy Page

Blooms of Remembrance

Blooms of Remembrance

I strolled through my garden just a couple of days ago and stumbled upon a seemingly lifeless rose bush near Orris Hill. Orris Hill, as we fondly call it, is  
Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna

Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna

I’ve been having so much fun reinventing classic dishes with more vegetables, and this Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna might be one of my favorite makeovers yet. In our home, lasagna is  
August-ing Your Garden Game

August-ing Your Garden Game

August arrives like a grand finale–the garden at its most abundant, the sun at its most generous, and the harvest baskets overflowing. Here in the Northeast, I’m juggling the sweet  
Grow Young In Your Garden

Grow Young In Your Garden

As someone creeping up on 80 and still feeling sprightly, I often reflect on how I’ve kept my body moving, my mind sharp, and my spirit young. Turns out, the  
Peak Growing Power Moves

Peak Growing Power Moves

July means one thing: it’s time to master the ancient art of not killing your plants with kindness–or neglect. This month, I’m knee-deep in what I call “watering season,” and  
August Adventures in the Garden

August Adventures in the Garden

There’s something about August that feels like the garden’s grand finale before Fall starts tapping on the shoulder. It's hot, a little chaotic, and honestly, I’m never quite sure if  
Our Quiet Garden Retreat

Our Quiet Garden Retreat

Thirteen years ago my husband, Mark, and I bought a rectangular little house on a rectangular green grass lawn. It reminded me of the little plastic houses on the board  
From Seed to Salsa With This Special Edition

From Seed to Salsa With This Special Edition

Dear Gardeners, Welcome to the Special Edition “Tomato Gardening Made Easy” issue of Food Gardening Magazine! There’s nothing quite like the first bite of a sun-warmed tomato fresh from your own garden.  
The Magnificent Garden—A Slice of Heaven

The Magnificent Garden—A Slice of Heaven

Gardening is an experience of the senses. No one is talking, drink it in. The site will tell us what to do if we listen. Realize its potential and appreciate the bounty of nature. A human being can