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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Casserole

Classic Shepherd’s Pie Casserole

Growing up, shepherd's pie was more than just dinner in our house – it was a signal that winter was slowly giving way to spring, appearing most often around St.  …
How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden

How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden

Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return  …
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was  …
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils

When I first started experimenting with vegetarian shepherd's pie, I was skeptical that anything could match the rich, satisfying flavors of the traditional version. But after years of testing different  …
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10

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  …
What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6

What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6

Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to  …
What to Plant in January in Zones 7-8

What to Plant in January in Zones 7-8

January in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F (-6°C to 4°C), with occasional dips below freezing and the odd warm spell. While it's not prime planting  …