New England Native Corn Salad
A visit to Nantucket introduced me to a dish that forever changed my view of corn—New England Native Corn Salad. Inspired by centuries-old traditions, this vibrant salad blends fresh corn, …
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A Gardening Romance in Bloom
Is there such a thing as gardening romance? If you’ve heard me talk about my wife Becky, you know there is. Becky and I both love the human connection gardening …
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 …
Water Flow and Soil Health for a Resilient Garden
Assess Soil Absorption Capabilities
Overly saturated soils can cause root decay and turn your plant’s leaves yellow or brown. If you spot standing water in your garden after rainstorms, that’s one …
7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around …
Welcome to the Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Collection
In a world where comfort food often means sacrificing nutrition, these thoughtfully reimagined shepherd's pie recipes prove that tradition and health-consciousness can coexist beautifully. …
Easy Gluten-Free Grains to Grow in Your Garden
There’s also triticale — a wheat and rye hybrid — to avoid. However, given the wealth of grain variants, you don’t have to limit yourself. Consider growing these gluten-free grains …
7+ Perfect Plants for an Edible Front Porch Garden
I’ll be blunt; if you enjoy cooking, you owe it to yourself to have a garden. I realize not everyone has the space for a big garden in the backyard. …
Master the Crunch: How to Make Irresistible Carrot Chips
I’ll be the first to admit that snacking is one of my favorite pastimes. There’s something about a good crunch that makes everything better, right? But as much as I’d …
Combinations of Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
