Bond With Your Elderly Loved Ones
There are plenty of activities you can do to strengthen your bond with your aging loved ones. While traditional activities like baking or watching television together are fun, indoor gardening …
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Terracotta vs Plastic Pots: Which is Better for Edible Gardens?
One of the fun choices we get to make when we plant container gardens is picking out the container. Don't get me wrong; I also love choosing new varieties of …
Love & Spice: A Caribbean Valentine Feast
Every winter, when the Boston chill settles in, Gail and I find ourselves escaping to warmer shores. Last year, we made our way to Saint Martin, landing just in time …
Romantic Dinners for Two: A Mediterranean Journey
This Tuscan Bean and Tomato Stew comes from the tradition of "cucina povera," or the peasant cooking of Italy, where fresh, local ingredients were used to create simple yet nourishing …
Top Edible Houseplants for Boosting Your Health
Your green thumb could make your diet more well-rounded, even in the winter. You just have to know which kinds of plants to grow indoors. As you learn which indoor …
The Keylime Cookie Recipe Story
In a snowy town, a baker yearning for tropical warmth created the Keylime cookie. This vibrant, zesty treat, with fresh lime zest and buttery dough, brought a taste of sunshine …
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
The Best Soil for an Indoor Vegetable Garden
If you’ve seen one soil, you’ve seen them all. It’s just dirt, right? Is there any reason you can’t use your raised bed soil for your indoor garden? The answer …
Hardy Vegetable Stew
I grew up in a suburban neighborhood near Sacramento, California, with a chef father who was also an avid gardener. …
10 Pest Repelling Plants That Keep Bugs Away Naturally
My first garden was a success...almost. I remember watching the tomato leaves develop little buds that soon turned into tiny little green tomato babies. My zucchini was just starting to …
