A Simple Guide to Fruit Tree Companion Plants
We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they grow well together in the garden. We know corn, beans, and squash are great garden companions. But vegetables and herbs …
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Avocados Grow on Trees
Ah, the memories of growing up in the land of abundant fruits and vegetables. It was like living in a produce paradise, with a dash of suburban wisdom from dear …
8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner
Doesn't the idea of having all the ingredients you need (or at least most of them) for a big holiday dinner sound like fun? No more elbowing around the farmers …
Help! Holiday Houseplants!
Fairview, North Carolina, is close enough to the nearest real city—Asheville—to be within easy driving range, yet far enough away to still feel a bit like the country. There’s an …
A Long-Ago Christmas
Her white hair was put up in a bun, and her pink cotton housedress reached down to her ankles. She sat in an old wooden rocker with a large glass …
Fruit Hoarder
I am out for a walk in early June in Seattle when Anna, our neighbor on the corner, alerts me about her pears: “There’re going to be a lot of …
Maple Sage Baked Pear
This Maple Sage Baked Pear recipe you're about to embark on might look innocent in its ingredients and simplicity, but it’s a heavenly dessert, especially when you top it with …
The Best Way to Freeze Fruit and Berries for Baking
In the days before I knew the best way to freeze fruit and berries, I put around five pounds of fresh blueberries in my freezer. We had gone blueberry picking, …
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 …
Picture Perfect Pear Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Pears
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about planting pear trees at home—with varieties for almost every hardiness zone around the country. Whether you’re …
