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 …
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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 …
A Feast Under the Sun
When my dad—chef, storyteller, and picnic enthusiast extraordinaire—declared, “A meal always tastes better outside,” he wasn’t just talking about the food. He was talking about the experience. The laughter. The …
The Story of Cinnamon Peach Pie
It’s funny—growing up in the Sacramento Valley, I thought peaches came from there. At the simplest level, I wasn’t wrong. Sacramento peaches were, and still are, some of the best …
Dad’s Cinnamon Peach Pie Recipe
Dad’s Cinnamon Peach Pie was the heart of our Summer gatherings. Made with juicy, sun-ripened peaches from the Sacramento Valley, it featured a spiced filling with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a …
The Golden Gem: Healthful Peaches?
Peaches are one of those fruits that deserve a spot in your garden—and on your plate. With their velvety skin, juicy flesh, and naturally sweet flavor, peaches embody the essence …
The Year of the North Star
I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.” ― Pablo Neruda,”Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair” Six months after we started dating, J.P. …
The Orchid’s Gift
Riley Johnson wasn’t much to look at—a slender 10-year-old girl with knotted, greasy hair and a perpetually smudged face. Her clothes, clearly hand-me-downs, were patched and oversized. Yet, her heart …
The Gardening Joy of Cooking
The Gardening Joy of Cooking? Yes, I'm making that up. It's a cookbook that doesn't exist. But once you read this story, you'll understand why. There IS, of course, the Joy of …
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 …
