Pothos and Postpartum
I never considered myself a plant person. Those #plantmamas on social media seemed a bit off, trading their marbles for expensive dirt, or so I thought. But life has a …
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The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds
I still remember the first time I knelt down to plant a packet of wildflower seeds in my garden. I scattered them like a child tossing confetti, then promptly buried …
Zesty Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce
Let's have a moment of appreciation for butter, shall we? That magical ingredient that makes everything taste better and somehow convinces children to eat things they'd otherwise reject with dramatic …
Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce
Let's talk about the sauce that made me question why I've spent so much money on bottled marinades all these years! Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce (pronounced mo-ho, not like Austin Powers' …
7 Creative Vegetable Garden Border Fence Ideas
Good fences make good neighbors, but can they make good gardens, too? A vegetable garden border fence can accomplish a few different goals all at once. For one, it can …
The Devilishly Good Egg
Summer in California meant more than just long days, golden sunsets, and backyard feasts—it meant picnic season. And no picnic was complete without a proper spread of cold fried chicken, …
Three Bean Salad
If you ever found yourself at one of our family’s Summer picnics, you’d quickly realize that my dad, a professional chef and an avid gardener, had a deep and abiding …
How Vertical Gardening Can Help Ease Back Pain
As an avid gardener, I’ve experienced my fair share of backaches after a day tending the plots. While there’s nothing quite like digging into warm soil and coaxing a seedling …
Garden-Fresh Three Bean Salad with Mediterranean Herb Dressing
This three-bean salad is as vibrant as a summer garden, with crisp green and wax beans, tender kidney beans, and a zesty Mediterranean dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, …
5 Different Types of Vegetable Vines You Can Grow
Vertical gardening is very trendy these days, but I think it’s for good reason. Vegetable vines are great for growing “up,” and can be ideal for small gardens and containers. …
