Last summer, I found myself in a familiar gardener's predicament - too much lettuce. My Buttercrunch lettuce had thrived beyond my wildest dreams, and I was running out of salad …
Do you know or love any folk tales from the garden? I've always loved folk tales, but reaching back, I'm not sure I can remember one that's quite so gardening-centric …
I see it from the corner of my eye, the telltale green sliver poking up from the potting mix. Victory, thy name is Vegetable Sprout! My pride is brimming as …
I'll admit that homemade lemon curd has never brought a tear to my eye. A pucker to my lips? Absolutely. A smile to my mouth? Certainly! A sigh of ecstasy? …
There's a true joy in going to the garden and picking some ripe eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs for a late summer dinner. I love walking friends through my garden in …
Wondering what the deal is with bush beans vs. pole beans? I'll never forget my first attempt at growing green beans. While other beginning gardeners often start with bush beans, …
While northern gardeners are still shoveling snow, February in zones 9-10 feels like full-on spring, with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C) and nights generally …
Now that it’s February, we’re only a hop skip and a jump until the tulips start springing up where I live in the Northeast, the fragrant sign that winter is …
I'm one of those people who genuinely loves kale. For me, I love it raw in a salad with a lemony vinaigrette or chopped up and tucked into a vegetable …
Everyone needs a go-to slow cooker soup, and this Vegetarian Slow Cooker Kale Soup is mine! It’s tasty, healthy, and comforting, all without requiring much effort. Just toss everything in …