What to Plant in February in Zones 4-6
February in zones 4-6 means we're still firmly in winter's grip, with temperatures swinging from a teeth-chattering -20°F to an occasionally hopeful 35°F. While your garden beds might still be …
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How to Propagate Rosemary and Other Herbs Indoors
Rosemary is one of my absolute favorite herbs. I use it all the time for cooking and medicinal purposes. Plus, I love how it’s easy to propagate and grow indoors. …
Hearty Winter Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is my favorite go-to dish—it reminds me of Sundays at my Italian grandmother's house, and it might be the first spicy dish I ever tried. Of course, when …
10 of the Best Vegetables for Canning and Preserving
There's something special about growing pounds and pounds of your favorite vegetables. It makes every meal feel like a celebration when you have heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, crunchy cucumbers, and …
How to Make a Mediterranean Herb Box Garden for Greek Cooking
Taramasalata, Tzatziki, Moussaka, Avgolemono...if you know these dishes and don't think I just swore at you in another language, then prepare to be inspired. Having an herb garden makes it …
4 Need-to-Knows Before Vegetable Garden Planting
When I started gardening, I considered myself a black thumb and didn't think I could be saved. I vividly remember the many potted tomato plants I brought home from the …
20 Meals to Prepare With Your Homegrown Vegetables
Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends or looking for something simple to whip up while enjoying a quiet evening at home, here’s a full score of meals that will …
Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake
Let me tell you about this game-changing Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake that's become my go-to for impressive yet easy dinners! As someone who spent years avoiding quinoa (confession: I was …
Tomato Salsa
When you have fresh ripe tomatoes flowing from your garden day after day, what’s better than making a fresh tomato salsa?!
I love the fresh ingredients of good salsa. I don't …
Sweet Mango-Tomato Salsa
Fruit salsas are becoming more popular and are perfect for those who don’t like a lot of spice. Mango adds a sweet element to this salsa that can be customized …
