The Spinach Trail
As a kid, I thought spinach was just something my dad grew so we could practice our chewing. We’d pluck it from the garden and rinse the tender green leaves …
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Pine by Association: My Life with Rosemary
I can’t honestly say whether my father told me the massive rosemary bush on our front porch was related to the pine trees up in the Sierra Nevadas—or whether my …
Classic Meat Lasagna
Classic meat lasagna - it’s the dish that transforms Sunday afternoons into culinary celebrations and turns your kitchen into the heart of pure comfort. As someone who’s spent countless weekends …
27 Vegetable Storage Secrets
When you’ve spent months nurturing your garden, the last thing you want is for your precious vegetables to wilt, rot, or otherwise go to waste. As a food gardening enthusiast, …
A Sprout of Gardening Humor Straight from the… Compost?
Hearing about new gardener mistakes is one of my favorite sources of laughter. Not because I like to chuckle at other people’s misery but because we’ve all been there. You …
What Can You Grow in Deck Rail Planters?
I’ve always loved deck rail planters and window boxes. They’re kind of quaint, and they can bring some natural beauty to a space that’s usually ignored. It’s always nice to …
Welcome to the Pasta Recipe Collection
Pasta has always been comfort food royalty, but it’s so much more than noodles and sauce. These five creative recipes reimagine the classics in fresh, flavorful ways–proving pasta can be …
Combinations of Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
Best Homemade Herb & Spice Blends for Summer Grilling
No matter the season, I dream of sun-soaked afternoons by the grill, tongs in one hand and the smoky aroma of seasoned meats wafting through the air. That dream begins …
Product Review: Top Ten Plants We Love Story Collection
If you’ve ever caught yourself talking to your tomato plants or throwing a garden party in honor of your first bell pepper harvest, then Top Ten Plants We Love is …
