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10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs

10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs

When I think of deer-resistant vegetables, it’s usually a cartoon that comes to mind. I can picture little veggies with shields and swords trying to ward off a herd of  
Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Every August, my eggplants seem to mock me. Just when I think I've been keeping up with the harvest, I'll push aside some leaves and find these massive, glossy purple  
Julia Child’s Ratatouille

Julia Child’s Ratatouille

Late summer in my garden is pure magic -- that golden time when the eggplants hang heavy and glossy, the zucchini seems to multiply overnight, and my tomato vines are  
Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna

Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna

I have been having so much fun using vegetables in new and exciting ways. There is something satisfying about taking a classic dish and updating it to incorporate more veggies.  
Growing Love

Growing Love

“How will you grow a garden and take care of two little children?” my mother asked, just days before I gave birth to my second child. It was a fair  
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting