Tiny Gardeners
With an armful of potting soil, packaged seeds, and last month’s newspapers, I prepare for a day of work. No, I’m not a professional gardener or a horticulturalist. I am …
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Companion Planting Basics for a Freedom Garden
There are a lot of ways to grow a successful garden. Companion planting is one of the best “next level” strategies to help with that goal. …
Spicy Pickled Eggplant
One of the best things about using eggplants for cooking is that they’re great at absorbing the flavors of the ingredients they’re paired up with. This makes them perfect to …
The History of Parsley Plus Culinary and Medicinal Benefits
When most people think of parsley, they think of the curly green sprig next to their steak. Most people don't even eat it! I’ve seen parsley ignored and left to …
Planting Bell Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
If you live in an area with a long growing season, the easiest way to plant bell peppers is to plant seeds directly in the ground. …
Creamed Chipped Beef
I have a confession to make. Before I saw this recipe, I hadn't thought about creamed chipped beef in some time. I was curious about what the story was on …
5 Herb Garden Planter Ideas
Fresh herbs are a year-round necessity at my house. I use them to cook just about every dinner of the week. Sure, you can always find fresh herbs at the …
Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Rice
The first time I tried Avgolemono, I was exploring my local Greektown with my husband, and we stopped in a tiny hole-in-the-wall. No one was there except for us, the …
Types of Cilantro
Growers break cilantro into four categories: leaf, seed (called coriander), Vietnamese, and culantro—which is not actually the same plant. All cilantro plants have both leaves and seeds, but some varieties …
5 Tips for Preserving Parsley and Other Herbs for Cooking
There’s nothing better than fresh parsley from the garden. Not only does it taste exquisite, but it also saves you a pretty penny instead of buying it fresh from the …
