This Family Home Garden Surprised Almost Everyone
I consider myself lucky in a lot of ways. One of the biggest ones, for me, is knowing that my daughter is growing up with a family home garden. Since …
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Wild Boar Ragu with Fresh Egg Noodles
Once upon a time, in the heart of Tuscany, I found myself falling head over heels for a dish that seemed to be chasing me across continents. …
Italian Wedding Soup
Once upon a time, in the rolling hills of Italy, where vineyards stretched as far as the eye could see, and nonnas ruled the kitchen with wooden spoons as scepters, …
Classic Carrot Cake
Carrot cake runs a close second behind apple pie for the All-American dessert. Rich, moist, and not too sweet, this Classic Carrot Cake is delicious with traditional cream cheese frosting—or …
How to Make Organic DIY Seed Tape for Perfectly Spaced Vegetables
If anyone ever said that a Type A personality and gardening didn't mix, they never heard of seed tape. Have you heard of it? This tool is the best way …
Carrot-Ginger Soup
When you're deep into the cold, grey days and long nights of winter, this carrot-ginger soup recipe is just what you need. The spices fill your home with a cozy …
Sharing is caring!
My dogs love fruits and vegetables. They would eat them all day long if given a chance. Every time I take out the cutting board, they are eagerly at attention, …
8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner
Doesn't the idea of having all the ingredients you need (or at least most of them) for a big holiday dinner sound like fun? No more elbowing around the farmers …
10 Sage Companion Plants
If you think about it, referring to the garden as a neighborhood isn't so strange. A diverse grouping of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits creates a mini ecosystem where bees, …
Growing Resolutions
The first week of January is, of course, New Year’s resolution time. So, on a sunny afternoon, I always resolutely bundle up, step outside, and have a talk with my …
