Once upon a thyme in the not-so-distant past, Americans were suspicious of anything green and curly that didn’t resemble iceberg lettuce or a dill pickle. Kale? Wasn’t that just fancy  …

As your intrepid gardening reporter—and lifelong lover of roasted root vegetables—I must confess: Herbs de Provence changed my culinary life before I even knew what a bouquet garni was. My  …

As a youth, I found pumpkins amazing—mostly because they were so many things at once. They were decorations, lanterns, snacks, pie filling, and sometimes, even a little scary. Every October,  …

I’ve always had a soft spot for paprika. It sneaks its way into my soups, stews, and rubs, adding warmth and depth to nearly everything I cook. But it wasn’t  …

As an avid food gardener, I’ll admit it: I’ve fallen head over heels for a squash. And not just any squash. I’m talking about Dunja squash—a sleek, dark green, high-yielding  …

Like most gardeners, I do talk to my plants. The real question is—do I hear them talking back? And, well… I’m really not sure I’m ready to reveal the answer  …

No matter the season, I dream of sun-soaked afternoons by the grill, tongs in one hand and the smoky aroma of seasoned meats wafting through the air. That dream begins  …

In a world where tomatoes are shipped thousands of miles, and honey often hides behind syrupy imposters, small farmers are bringing food production back to the backyard—or at least the  …

There’s a new trend taking root across the country, and it’s a lifestyle as rich and rewarding as the fresh vegetables, honey, and eggs it produces. Urban and suburban families  …

Imagine waking up to the rooster’s crow (or your smartphone alarm with a rooster ringtone) and heading to the backyard to gather eggs from happy hens, pick dew-kissed tomatoes, or  …