I live in New England, and I love having four distinct seasons, even if winter is a bit longer than I’d like. If you’re reading this based on the title,  …

Plants don't just absorb nutrients from their environment; they actually filter them out too! That's why we're able to grow plants using manure, for instance. If you've inherited old pots  …

Many old European homes had keeps, food-storage rooms located off the kitchen. The meadow keep was for drying the family's culinary and medicinal herbs and flowers. Author and herbalist Elizabeth C.  …

National Canning Day was on October 23rd and it isn’t your grandma’s canning anymore. No more wax on the jams and jellies which that was my job when I was  …

The mysterious USDA planting zone (aka plant hardiness zone) isn't all that mysterious once you get to know it. It's like the overlooked love interest in every 80's RomCom. Always  …

If the idea of a tree talking makes you think of fantasy stories with elves and wizards, we are of the same mind. I'll admit my first thought is of  …

I’ve spent a lifetime around kitchens, from my father’s professional restaurant setup to my own ever-expanding collection of countertop appliances. Some kids grew up playing outside—I grew up watching my  …

There’s something deeply fulfilling about growing your own food. Watching the seasons change, nurturing plants and finally gathering the fruits and vegetables of your labor can connect you to nature  …

I'll be the first to admit that when I'm dreaming about a new garden, I don't put a lot of thought into learning how to test soil quality. Or I  …

My family and my family garden have both grown over the years. My very first gardens were me and some of my favorite herbs. Then, gradually, I added a few  …