A Packet of Lessons
I tell myself there are two kinds of gardeners: those who start their own seeds and those who don’t. …
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Irish Soda Bread: A Baker’s Bond with the Past
As a boy, I marveled at how quickly my father could whip up a loaf of Irish soda bread. With no yeast to fuss over, this hearty bread seemed like …
The Ice Queen Cometh: A Royal Affair of Wedge Salad
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to bow down to royalty. We're about to turn our Ice Queen Lettuce into a dish so regal, so magnificent, it'll make you want to roll …
Creamy Lettuce Soup: A Delicious Plot Twist from Your Garden
Last summer, I found myself in a familiar gardener's predicament - too much lettuce. My Buttercrunch lettuce had thrived beyond my wildest dreams, and I was running out of salad …
Top Edible Houseplants for Boosting Your Health
Your green thumb could make your diet more well-rounded, even in the winter. You just have to know which kinds of plants to grow indoors. As you learn which indoor …
A Little Something About Winter Insulation and Clothes
When the author of today's story, Becky Rupp, writes about winter and says, "Brace yourself. It’s about to get cold," I can't help but think of my friend from Sweden and …
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 …
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
White Asparagus with Butter and Chives
I don't know what it is about cream-yellow veggies, but they're just so tasty. Take yellow wax beans for example—they're the delicacy of beans and you only need butter and …
Growing Edible Flowers and Herbs in Winter
I find that one of the most delightful secrets in gardening is edible flowers. Imagine that this Winter, while everything outside is gray, your windowsill is alive with color—bright marigolds, …
