San Marzano: The Tomato That Stole My Heart
As an avid tomato gardener, let me tell you: San Marzano tomatoes are nothing short of magical. These oblong, bright-red beauties are the secret ingredient behind the best pasta sauce …
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The Best Type of Manure for Vegetable Gardens
My summer cookouts are not for the faint of heart. It's not that there's anything scary or bad. But conversations tend to skip the polite weather talk and get straight …
The Biggest Basil and Tomato Companion Planting Benefits
If time machines were a thing, you could go back to a classic 1972 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial, where in the commercial, a man trips and falls, accidentally dipping …
10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs
I feel like one of the best kept secrets in gardening is around edible flowers. Edible flowers don’t just look pretty on your plate, they taste delightful, and they bring …
Savory Spaghetti Squash Pasta Pies Reinvent Family Dinner
You know how sometimes the best things in life happen by accident? Well, that's exactly how I stumbled upon my obsession with Spaghetti Squash Pasta Pies. There I was, in …
Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini to Impress
My love affair with eggplant rollatini with spinach began during my quest to go gluten-free. I'd been dealing with some digestive issues, and my doctor suggested I try cutting out …
Mouthwatering Garlic-Kissed Grilled Eggplant Steaks
Let me tell you about the day garlic-kissed grilled eggplant steaks waltzed into my life and turned my whole world upside down. Imagine me, standing in the produce aisle, staring …
Irresistible Layers of Tomato Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
Today, I'm excited to share with you my absolute favorite comfort food recipe: Tomato Eggplant Parmesan Casserole.
Now, I'll be honest - my relationship with eggplant hasn't always been smooth sailing. …
Gardening by the Stars: A Celestial Guide to Planting in 2025
As your intrepid gardening reporter and seeker of knowledge in all forms—terrestrial and celestial—I decided that 2025 would be the year I let the cosmos guide my planting decisions. …
10 of the Best Savory Herbs to Grow for Family Meals
I'm taking a leap here. Anytime you offer your opinion of "the best," whether it's savory herbs, kitchen utensils, or watering cans, you risk missing some good stuff. And since …
