The Joy of Gardening is in the Dirt
"Gardening is not for the faint of heart, and never has been," writes today's author, H. Ni Aódagain. Probably like you, I completely align with that statement from the piece …
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The Easiest Method for Freezing Fresh Apples for Baking
Hooray! You Pumpkin-Spice-latte'd your way through your own apple trees and/or every apple orchard in town and found yourself barricaded in your kitchen with no less than 20 pounds of …
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 …
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 …
