The Aloha Spirit of Hawaii
"Is it real? Can I touch it?" my kindergarten students eagerly asked, their eyes wide with curiosity. I had just returned from Maui, clutching a fragrant lei that I had …
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Tired of Scrawny Peaches? Learn the Best Peach Tree Pruning Methods
You’re standing under your peach tree in July, reaching for what looks like a promising fruit, only to find a sad, golf ball-sized disappointment that tastes more like the white …
10 High Yield Fruit Plants Perfect for Small Gardens
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
Garden-to-Glass Cocktails
There was no small push by our team to delve into the wild world of "garden-to-glass" cocktails. Can you blame them?
After all, fennel-infused cocktails are all the rage now, so …
America’s Home Orchards
Home orchards are blossoming across America as gardeners embrace the joy of growing their own fruit. Whether it’s a single apple tree in the backyard or a mini-plantation of peaches, …
Roasted Beet, Peach, and Goat Cheese Salad
If you need something to brighten up your day, and you’ve got some time to spare, then why not try making this Roasted Beet, Peach, and Goat Cheese Salad? Not …
Welcome to the Salad Recipe Collection
Salads–the unsung heroes of every potluck–are finally stepping into the spotlight, daring you to trade the tired side dish for bold main‑event energy. These five fresh creations prove that tossing …
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 …
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 …
Cinnamon-Basil Sugar Rub
Okay, let's talk about the flavor combo that made me question everything I thought I knew about desserts. Cinnamon and basil?! I know, I know - it sounds like one …
