How to Transplant Herbs into Indoor Pots for the Winter
Nothing beats the taste of fresh herbs and you will never change my mind. And this year, my outdoor herb garden is a thing of beauty. ::brushes dust off of …
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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 …
How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
I love the feeling of my hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. I love the aroma, and I love the way a hot cup of tea reminds me …
The Garden’s Chutes and Ladders
Living in Northern California means embracing the fluidity of seasons, where both people and plants learn to go with the flow. Growing up gardening in Massachusetts, I had no idea …
Mint-Lime Sugar Rub
Alright dessert lovers, buckle up because this mint-lime sugar rub is basically summer in a jar! It's the flavor equivalent of jumping into a cool pool on a scorching day …
The Devilishly Good Egg
Summer in California meant more than just long days, golden sunsets, and backyard feasts—it meant picnic season. And no picnic was complete without a proper spread of cold fried chicken, …
The Cold Fried Chicken Feast of Summer
Summers in California meant one thing—picnics. Not just any picnics, but grand, sprawling, shade-under-the-oak-tree affairs. And at the heart of these Summer feasts, nestled between baskets of homemade cornbread, bright …
Three Bean Salad
If you ever found yourself at one of our family’s Summer picnics, you’d quickly realize that my dad, a professional chef and an avid gardener, had a deep and abiding …
Garden-Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad
This cucumber and tomato salad is the perfect balance to a rich, crispy fried chicken meal—cool, crisp, and full of fresh flavor. Start with juicy tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers, and …
The Best Edible Flowers for Your Garden (and How to Use Them)
There’s something almost magical about growing edible flowers. I remember the first time I sprinkled bright nasturtium petals over a salad—the colors popped, the flavors surprised me, and honestly, it …
