Types of Cranberries
There are actually several types of cranberries, but only two types that you’re likely to see in North America: true cranberries, or lowbush cranberries, which are the cranberries you’re used …
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Composting as Therapeutic Gardening
I love when people are able to share their most somber therapeutic gardening stories with us. One story I always remember when I’m composting is this piece by Cathie Desjardins …
Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage and Cranberries
The first time I made Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage, and Cranberries, it was for a Friendsgiving potluck. I had grand visions of showing up with …
Roasted Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
There are many ways to cook brussels sprouts, but roasting is one of the best! Adding cranberries and pecans to this classic side gives it the holiday twist we love. …
Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
If you love white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, add a festive cranberry twist with this recipe. The cranberries add a tart flavor that balances the sweet white chocolate we all …
Cranberry Pear Cobbler
Sweet pears balance cranberries in this perfectly fall cobbler. While apples usually take the spotlight in fall desserts, give pears a try with fresh cranberries from the local harvest. …
Recycling Herself
Standing next to my compost heap, I wondered if I was the only person on the planet who would find calm and healing in emptying out white plastic bags of …
A Walk in Good Company
It is a bright and sunny morning here in Vermont. But it cannot erase the dark thoughts that kept me awake most of the night—and are now following me as …
“Oh, Cedar Tree”
My dad ran a family farm on 70 acres in rural Ohio. He milked cows and grew and sold corn, soybeans, and alfalfa hay. It was a good life, but …
