Articles by Don Nicholas

How to Grow a Garden-Fresh Salad

How to Grow a Garden-Fresh Salad

If there is one piece of wisdom that has guided both my gardening and my cooking, it’s this: begin with the end in mind. It’s the same advice I’ve heard  
Crazy for Cucumbers!

Crazy for Cucumbers!

If you’ve ever heard a cucumber squeak, you already know they have personality. No, really—pluck one off the vine on a warm afternoon and give it a little rub. That  
Purple Mysteries in the Garden

Purple Mysteries in the Garden

Every gardener has that one plant they fall head-over-trowel for. For some it’s basil. For others, dahlias. But for me—and for a passionate legion of GreenPrints readers—it’s the inimitable, irresistible  
Our Favorite Herbs and Spices

Our Favorite Herbs and Spices

Recently, Gail and I embarked on an ambitious project to rearrange our herb and spice cabinet. Inspired by the flavors of our own backyard garden and some culinary research, we