Rustic Rhubarb Salsa
We tend to treat rhubarb like a fruit; sometimes we forget that it’s actually a vegetable. And since it can be a little on the tart side (to say the …
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5 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees for a Beginner’s Backyard Orchard
Fresh fruit, plucked from a tree, is magical. Picking that sun-ripened, juicy peach right off the branch and biting into the soft, fuzzy fruit is the essence of a hot …
How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
10 Care Tips for Keeping Indoor Citrus Trees Alive in the Winter and Beyond
Your indoor citrus trees have a thing or two to say about your relationship. Don't take this the wrong way; they appreciate what you do for them. But unless you …
How to Keep an Odor Free Compost Bin in Your Home
Composting used to scare me. I should say, compost bins used to scare me. I had heard all the great things about composting: that it was a super sustainable and …
5 Tips for Growing a Pomegranate Tree from Seed
There are a lot of good reasons to think about growing a pomegranate tree. Whether you decide to grow it from a seed or buy a sapling, the pomegranate is …
Spinach and Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a classic Italian dish renowned for its creamy texture, rich flavors, and comforting appeal. This Spinach and Mushroom Risotto takes the traditional recipe to the next level by …
How to Dry Herbs While Keeping Maximum Flavor
When it comes to preserving your homegrown herbs, drying them is one of the simplest and most effective ways to maintain their flavors and aromas for months to come. Dried …
What Your Gardening Friends Really Want for Gifts
While curating our December 2024 issue of Food Gardening Magazine, we've covered everything from crafty garden projects to edible treats, and even curated lists of heirloom tools and store-bought gifts …
9 Crafty Gifts You Can Make From Your Garden
Our gardens are a source of so many positive things: nourishment, patience, fulfillment...and of course, literal food. Over the years I've gifted many things that have come from the bounty …
