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We Were Not a Gardening Family

We Were Not a Gardening Family

I like to think of my family as a gardening family. I love spending an afternoon with my daughter and husband planting seeds, pulling weeds, and enjoying the smell of  
The Golden Spud Awakening

The Golden Spud Awakening

It was a Sunday morning in the early 1980s, and I had swung by my dad’s house as I often did on the weekends. He was semi-retired by then, having  
Herby Green Goddess Dressing

Herby Green Goddess Dressing

I love Green Goddess dressing. It's my absolute favorite, and no matter how many other dressings I try, I always come back to it. I first discovered Green Goddess at a  
Growing Edible Flowers and Herbs in Winter

Growing Edible Flowers and Herbs in Winter

I find that one of the most delightful secrets in gardening is edible flowers. Imagine that this Winter, while everything outside is gray, your windowsill is alive with color—bright marigolds,