Black Hollyhock is the Dark Knight of the Butterfly Garden
When I first heard about the Black Hollyhock, I'll admit, I was skeptical. A black flower? In my butterfly garden? Surely, that was a joke. But let me tell you, …
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The Red Onion: Zesty Roots, Sweet Layers, and Garden Glory
In our house, red onions weren’t just an ingredient—they were a way of life. My father, a professional chef with an iron stomach and an insatiable palate, had a peculiar …
10 High Yield Fruit Plants Perfect for Small Gardens
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
Blueberry-Sage Smash Mocktail
Discovering the Blueberry-Sage Smash was like finding a hidden gem in my mocktail journey. It all started with our Lavender Simple Syrup, which honestly sat in my fridge for days …
Tiny Bundts, Big Lemon Flavor: The Italian Lemon Mini Pound Cake Adventure
It all started with a road trip to Florida, the kind where you spend half your time navigating backroads and the other half wondering if you should have worn more …
The Most Unique Types of Basil You’ve Never Tried
I never expected a routine trip to my local food co-op to revolutionize my cooking and gardening life. Standing in the herb section that spring morning, I was absentmindedly …
Berry Good Smoothie
The Berry Good Smoothie not only tastes delicious, it’s good for your heart too. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries have been linked to lower LDL cholesterol and guess what? This …
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
How to Grow Lingonberries and 3 Ways to Use Them
Whenever I hear about lingonberries, I’m teleported to the scene in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the O.G. film with Gene Wilder) where the kids are licking wallpaper. The …
How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden
Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return …
