10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)
They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. …
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A Perennial Rainbow Garden for Every Season
Let me tell you a secret about how I accidentally became a flower person. For years, I was strictly a vegetable gardener - the kind who smugly insisted that if …
The July Jungle
Every July, my garden transforms from a neat little patch of soil into a glorious, sun-drenched jungle. It’s as if my plants throw a party the moment I turn my …
Taming Invasive Oregano Without Losing Your Garden or Your Sanity
Remember when you innocently planted that cute little oregano seedling, dreaming of fresh herbs for your pasta sauce? Fast forward to today, and you’re staring at what can only be …
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, …
Kobus Magnolia: The Time-Traveling Tree of Spring
When I first encountered a Kobus Magnolia (Magnolia kobus) in full bloom, I was struck by its delicate white flowers floating like clouds against bare branches. But little did I …
The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds
I still remember the first time I knelt down to plant a packet of wildflower seeds in my garden. I scattered them like a child tossing confetti, then promptly buried …
Vanilla-Lavender Sugar Dust
Let me share a little secret with you - sometimes the simplest things make the biggest impact. This delicate, fragrant Vanilla-Lavender Sugar Dust is the perfect example! It requires almost …
Herbes de Provence Grilling Blend
There's something about saying "Herbes de Provence" that makes me feel instantly sophisticated, like I should be cooking in a rustic farmhouse kitchen in the South of France. This Herbes …
A Little Gardening Humor About Growing Azaleas (or Not)
Haven’t we all had a forehead-smacking discovery once—ok maybe more than once—in our gardening lives? I know I have, but not one quite as laughably cringe-inducing as the gardening humor …
