How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
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Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage and Cranberries
Roasted beets and butternut squash are a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Add in a little maple syrup and they caramelize ever so gently. This side dish is also …
The Curious Case of Cross-Pollinated Squash
I've been growing squash in my backyard for years. It started with a few zucchini plants and quickly grew into an obsession with winter squash. There's something satisfying about …
Pumpkin Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
Pumpkins are for more than just carving and pies, you can make a number of dishes with them. And if you’re growing and tending to the little wildlings that are …
Butternut Squash, Sage, and Goat Cheese Lasagna
I love lasagna, and so does my family. I mean, who doesn’t? It’s delicious and filling! You can even say that lasagna is somewhat of a social butterfly; you can …
The Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Pots
One sunny day in late summer, I went to visit a city-dwelling friend. We went for a walk, and I noted a few porches with a random tomato plant or …
Grow This, Not That: 12 Healthier Garden Vegetables to Grow and Enjoy
When it comes to starting a vegetable garden, the options can seem overwhelming. With so many delicious and nutritious vegetables to choose from, it can be challenging to know where …
10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June
Some plants like the cool weather, while others prefer the heat. Some plants are easy to start indoors, like tomatoes, and others prefer to be planted directly, like beans. One …
Surprise Butternut Squash Soup
I love surprises. It’s just something I never get tired of! When I tried this recipe for butternut squash soup, I was a lot more than pleasantly surprised with the …
25 Types of Powdery Mildew-Resistant Squash
It's the bane of every gardener who loves winter squash: Powdery mildew. If you grow winter squash, you've almost certainly seen it. Those broad, lush leaves begin to look like …
