Savor the Harvest with Stuffed Acorn Squash
I always look forward to the end of summer and deep into fall when my winter squash are ready for harvest. Last year my vines outdid themselves, producing a bumper …
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3 Main Types of Vegetable Seeds Explained
Hi! I'm Amanda, and I'd like to talk about the different types of vegetable seeds. Why? Well, why not? Seeds are tiny miracles. It's amazing to me that something the …
Ring My Bell (Peppers): This Quinoa Casserole is Hot, Hot, Hot!
I'll be honest with you, this isn't usually the recipe I pick out of a hat, but let me tell you, I have made this at least three more times …
The Origins of Water According to Gardening Science
I don’t like to pick favorites (or maybe I do, that’s what I’m doing here each day, isn’t it?) but whenever one of Becky Rupp’s pieces about gardening science comes …
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 …
A Backyard Christmas Tree Farm
I've always wanted to run a Christmas tree farm. Maybe it's because my aunt and uncle owned one of those Christmas tree lots as a kid, and I spent a …
Seeds of Tradition or Temptation?
January is an exciting time for gardeners. Seed catalogs arrive, offering a glimmer of spring in the middle of winter's chill. Flipping through the pages of catalogs like Baker Creek, …
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was …
Maple Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Every year, when the maple leaves start turning and sweet potatoes appear at my local farmers' market, I find myself craving dishes that capture the essence of the season. This …
The Best Soil for an Indoor Vegetable Garden
If you’ve seen one soil, you’ve seen them all. It’s just dirt, right? Is there any reason you can’t use your raised bed soil for your indoor garden? The answer …
