Gardening for Mom
My mother is a Master Gardener: she received her certification from Michigan’s Wayne State University when I was a young girl. I remember the garden being her retreat from a …
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Garden Thief
In Spring, Summer, and early Fall, half of the yard behind our small bungalow on Detroit’s East Side was a vegetable garden. I often sat at the foot of my …
8 Educational Farm Stand Ideas for Kids
Empower young entrepreneurs by kickstarting a farm stand adventure and watching their confidence grow!
You know what's super awesome and fun for your kids? Helping them kickstart their very own business! …
Pumpkin and Bean Soup
When the rainy season begins, something warm and hearty can make the dreary weather a little more lively. After all, warm soup is always comforting on a rainy day, especially …
Salade Niçoise with Haricot Verts
Salade Niçoise is a classic French composed salad that is a meal in itself. Hearty and healthful, it gets its name from the small, dark brown—slightly purplish olives with an …
Green Beans Almondine
Almondine is the French way of saying “with almond garnish,” but in this Green Beans Almondine dish, the almonds have equal standing with the green beans. Not only do the …
Traditional Italian Green Beans
When you think of inventive cooking, unusual ingredients or food technology may come to mind. But what’s more inventive than making hearty, nutritious, delicious meals out of whatever you have? …
No Rest For Garden Weeders
Some gardeners get lucky. They must. These are the gardeners who rarely have problems with weeds. They pull a few stray weeds here and there, but otherwise, they let mulch …
Inspirational Rock Garden? You Could Say That
Inspiration doesn't always come in the way we might expect. Sometimes inspiration even pushes us in the opposite direction. For example, an inspirational quote might remind us of the beauty …
When Can I Plant Snow Peas?
Those first vegetables of early Spring are like an oasis in the desert. Sunshine on a cloudy day. A smile when you're feeling down. I think that's why so many …
