Rhu the Day: The Tart Rhubarb Salsa That’ll Steal Your Heart
You know that moment when you're staring at your freezer, wondering what to do with all that rhubarb you harvested in the spring? That was me a few weeks ago. …
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The Stunning (and Literal) Art of Gardening
I know we often write about the science and art of gardening. We get your emails, too, referencing gardening as something that at least some of you do as an …
How to Make Eco-Friendly Slug Repellent at Home
How could something so helpless like a slug cause so much damage in your garden? You might not always know you have a slug problem right away because slugs only …
How to Stop Invasive Herbs from Spreading
Invasive herbs? I know that's not how I usually think of invasive species. When I think of invasive species, it's usually things like boa constrictors in the Everglades, carp in …
Fennel and Kale Pancakes
Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week because it also holds the status of “Pancake Day” in our house. There’s nothing quite like a fluffy pancake slathered …
A Garden’s Riotous Symphony
As we step outside onto the deck overlooking my garden, my mother's voice echoes my father's sentiment, though it's she who verbalizes it this time. “That climbing rose is happy,” …
A Guide to Fresh-Cut Summer Floral & Herb Bouquets
At our home, crafting fresh-cut flower and herb bouquets has become a cherished tradition. For dinner party hostess gifts, we often present aromatic herb arrangements, while my daughter delights in …
Garden-to-Glass Cocktails
There was no small push by our team to delve into the wild world of "garden-to-glass" cocktails. Can you blame them?
After all, fennel-infused cocktails are all the rage now, so …
10 Helpful Plants for Bug Control in Your Kitchen Garden
The joy of growing a kitchen garden in your yard is imagining the delicious recipes and meals you’ll create using your home-grown herbs and vegetables. Do you know what gets …
How to Make a Mediterranean Herb Box Garden for Greek Cooking
Taramasalata, Tzatziki, Moussaka, Avgolemono...if you know these dishes and don't think I just swore at you in another language, then prepare to be inspired. Having an herb garden makes it …
